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Poe969 · 06-02-2016, 02:12 PM

Sure, Tampa is in cap hell but getting a goalie for 6 mil for only one year who's likely going to want even more on an extension isn't going to help the Flames cap situation out. The way to build a winning team is to get the most out of ELC's and one of, if not the most important position is goalie. Look at the Stanley Cup Final, Pens and Sharks have goalies that are or have stolen games for them and those goalies are on their ELC. That's what the Flames need to do, get a good young goalie who can grow with the team, not an older more expensive goalie. If they're going for a vet goalie, I'd wait till July and get a UFA like Reimer or ward or a less expensive goalie who won't cost as much to acquire.

Trading down is an option but not the best option. This team needs top end talent up front and they don't really have much of that. If anything they should look at trading up and getting a star to help the team on an ELC.

06-02-2016, 02:12 PM	#4676
Poe969 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Thunder Bay Ontario Exp:	Sure, Tampa is in cap hell but getting a goalie for 6 mil for only one year who's likely going to want even more on an extension isn't going to help the Flames cap situation out. The way to build a winning team is to get the most out of ELC's and one of, if not the most important position is goalie. Look at the Stanley Cup Final, Pens and Sharks have goalies that are or have stolen games for them and those goalies are on their ELC. That's what the Flames need to do, get a good young goalie who can grow with the team, not an older more expensive goalie. If they're going for a vet goalie, I'd wait till July and get a UFA like Reimer or ward or a less expensive goalie who won't cost as much to acquire. Trading down is an option but not the best option. This team needs top end talent up front and they don't really have much of that. If anything they should look at trading up and getting a star to help the team on an ELC. __________________ Fan of the Flames, where being OK has become OK.