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united · 08-08-2016, 09:59 AM

Depends on goaltending. The Flames are in good hands for the upcoming season, but beyond that there is only hope in Gillies. If Gillies isn't ready and the Flames return to Ramo-level goaltending it could be a number of years - if they are able to re-sign Elliott and/or have Gillies become ready, as early as two seasons from now.

Additionally, next season the Flames lose Bollig, Wideman, Smid, and Engelland. Instead of over-paying for these types of players, replace them with cheap effective options and invest the money elsewhere.

08-08-2016, 09:59 AM	#42
united #1 Goaltender Join Date: Mar 2007 Exp:	Depends on goaltending. The Flames are in good hands for the upcoming season, but beyond that there is only hope in Gillies. If Gillies isn't ready and the Flames return to Ramo-level goaltending it could be a number of years - if they are able to re-sign Elliott and/or have Gillies become ready, as early as two seasons from now. Additionally, next season the Flames lose Bollig, Wideman, Smid, and Engelland. Instead of over-paying for these types of players, replace them with cheap effective options and invest the money elsewhere. __________________ "I think the eye test is still good, but analytics can sure give you confirmation: what you see...is that what you really believe?" Scotty Bowman, 0 NHL games played Last edited by united; 08-08-2016 at 10:03 AM.