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Originally Posted by J-Rhombus
Still think that taking a gamble on a young guy like Darling or Raanta (not at this price though, but the Darling price was great) is better than going after the Elliotts and Smiths of the world. This is how Edmonton, Toronto, San Jose all got their very good starting goalies. That's how you get a young guy, you take a chance on someone who has been very good in a limited sample.
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This is also how Carolina ended up with Eddie Lack, and Edmonton with Ben Scrivezina. It could work, but there is absolutely no guarantee that it will.
The Flames opted rather for a temporary solution while the two or three young goalies they want the most continue to develop in the minors for the next two years. Term was likely the drawback for them on any deal for a player like Raanta or Darling (although I do think that Darling will be terrific).