I see Gillies as a reverse Bryzgalov. In 2006 (or was it 2007?) the Flames chased Giguere out of the crease against the Ducks and when they put Bryzgalov in he basically shut the Flames' offense down. I don't have much more confidence in Johnson at this point, so I'd be OK with the rookie getting the start and see what happens. It's not that much pressure, the Flames are already down 3-0.
Unfortunately Gulutzan is as stubborn as a mule and will probably play Elliott again.
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