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Originally Posted by burnitdown
Yes, I'm wondering why we didn't sign him to a 2 year deal. I would have loved to have him locked up for more than just one year and it would have solved our goalie expansion draft eligibility issues. Perhaps he insisted on a one year deal to prove himself in hopes of securing a more lucrative long term deal next off-season??
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Flames probably want to see how Gillies looks with a full AHL year and also how Rittich looks on NA ice before committing more than year to a probable back up goalie.
They're probably hoping one of those two show the ability to at least be a back up at the NHL level after this next season.