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Originally Posted by MrMastodonFarm
Agreed, maybe next year. He's a decent goalie prospect but still lots of work to do.
Actually wish the waiver rules on goalies was a little looser. They take so long to develop it'd be nice to have more options for a longer period of time with them.
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I don't think it's a problem. Recent history doesn't lie and the Flames have shown they have not been able to slowly break in NHL goaltenders from their farm system to the NHL. Lots of other teams have no issues using the backup position for a goaltender they have developed through their system but the Flame have been reluctant to give them fair opportunity to acclimate themselves to the NHL game.
Hartley is in the business to win games not develop players but developing young players contributes to winning long term. It's a catch 22 but hopefully in a few months when the playoffs are no longer in the picture Hartley can do what's best long term for the organization.