Quote:
Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy
Bishop is younger than Elliot, and has been a legit starter in this league playing 60+ games 3 times and putting up elite numbers.
I think that it's possible Flames management would see if they could use a down year like this for him where he battled an injury and then was traded, to see if they can get an elite NHL starter at a bit of a bargain price as opposed to using this one down year as an excuse to completely dismiss his abilities and lose all interest.
I may be wrong, but it certainly is possible.
Also, the guys playoff numbers are ridiculous as well.
But hey, at this point I'm not going to complain if they re-sign Elliot either.
|
Yeah, if we could get Bishop on a shorter term deal I'd be all over that.
I think Elliott's contract demands are going to surprise some people - and given that re-signing him costs us a 3rd round pick in 2018, I don't find it too hard see a future where Elliott signs elsewhere.
Gillies' play down the stretch in Stockton, his strong game at the NHL level may - he's showing he is close to being ready to play at the NHL level. If that's the path (which it should be with Parsons undoubtedly turning pro), then I could see the Flames wanting a #1 goalie that has a proven track record of being able to carry the workload if needed.