Quote:
Originally Posted by djsFlames
A goaltender has to start in the NHL somewhere.
NHL starters don't just come in from starting in the A to starting with the parent club like one day they're suddenly ready and skip over the being a backup to prove they belong part.
Problem with some fans on here is they're so concerned about players getting ample quality minutes that they forget that depth roles in the NHL are required in order to first make the transition. And the experience of skating with an NHL team and learning the ropes also seems undervalued. If you always put minutes first then you're probably never graduating that player. Something we're used to lately with the Flames, as the prospects now have to be exceptional to break in in any significant role. But I suppose you need to find a happy medium, as I also don't like the idea of reserving spots for youngsters (ala Oilers).
|
Still disagree, Textcritic mentioned above he lost a year of development.
It's not the fans that are worried about him getting minutes... Treliving has said several times over, these young goalies need consistent game play. He's said as much in several interviews this month regarding Gillies, Rittich and Parsons.
I think he could be our backup this year. I'd probably trust him more than Lack based on what we know right now. But it's still better served for him to play consistently in the AHL, and that's what's going to happen.