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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Don't think Gillies had a disappointing year. It was a bit up and down but the Flames and Treliving have talked about it being a good year for his development. Not easy to come back after surgery and a year off, let's not downplay that. I think his year is a bit unfairly criticized amongst the fan base because Rittich looks more developed. Rittich being more developed right now with his more extensive pro experience doesn't mean Gillies isn't on track in his own development. Rittich impressing does not mean Gillies disappointed.
Think it should be Gillies here because of his upside as a star goalie. I don't see any probable 1st liners or top 3 defencemen left on the list.
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Rittich impressing may not say that Gillies is disappointing - totally agree. However, Rittich impressing might mean that Rittich is an impressive prospect on his own? He isn't some 30 year old career AHL'er (in fact, just a year older - one single year). I can understand why you are high on Gillies still - and there is absolutely nothing wrong with having that conviction. I just think that there is absolutely nothing wrong with having Rittich possibly being a better prospect even though the Flames haven't invested much into him like they have in Gillies.