All the posts before the game talking of Hiller getting the start to ''show him respect'' was such garbage. I was a huge Hiller fan last season. But the team folds like a cheap tent when he's in yet. Yes the Flames have issues other then goaltending. But confidence your net minder is such a huge part of the game. The players themselves state that all the time.
There's no defending Hiller. Not to show him respect. Not to give him a send off. Not to have him showcase whatever skills anyone thinks he has left. He's done. That's it that's all.
I genuinely do feel bad for the guy. I honestly haven't seen a decline in a Flames' player like this in all my years of watching hockey. Glencross doesn't even come close. And while I do feel bad for him, he made 9 million dollars the last 2 years and that sets him and his family up for life.
Having said that, I'm fine riding him and the Backstrom duo until the end of the season. I'll never actively cheer for loses. But at this point it's short term pain for long term gain. Tank Commanders Hiller and Backstrom will hopefully get us in good drafting position.
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