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Originally Posted by Canada 02
Allen is just as good as Elliott, IMO, but 6 years younger. Blues also have two very good young goalies that they are very high on
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Blues have been very high on Allen for a few years and have done a good job of grooming him. Not surprised they are ready to anoint him as their #1.
There are so many reasons to be stoked on Elliot coming to the Flames but the biggest reason is the flexibility he brings. Having so little committed to a starting goalie next year is huge and you get a year with him before further committing also allowing for Gillies to grow. Going all in for MAF or Bishop could have worked but this way risk is minimized and you get a proven goalie.
I was ecstatic to get Tkachuk at 6th but getting Elliot for only a second put me over the top happy with this draft given the risk involved with other options.