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Originally Posted by Rick M.
The Flames need to have a look at Rittich at the NHL level to determine if he is starter or backup material. The fact that we are fighting for a playoff spot makes this a more complicated business than if we were solidly in or definitely out of a playoff spot.
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Scouts have the ability to watch players at lower levels and project how good they'll be in the NHL. Rittich does not necessarily need to be tried at the NHL level before the Flames project him.