He's the best goaltender that may be available but there are factors including the cost to acquire him for one season and the cost to sign him. You can bet his agent will be looking for a contract that pays him handsomely past his mid-30's. Would essentially make Gillies outlook no better than a backup or 1B for his entire entry level deal. I kind of would prefer going with a guy like Reimer for a short term and hoping the organization can finally develop a legit starting goaltender. Short term it would be a fantastic acquisition.
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