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Originally Posted by Azhouse
Retain Chad Johnson?
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Eddie Lack's cap hit is $1,350,000 to the flames. What did Chad Johnson sign for?
Lack was a calculated risk, a guy who struggled but who has shown in the past to shoulder some of the number 1 load. During his time in Vancouver, and other than the playoff series, Lack always played well against the Flames. He was a good goalie in Vancouver. It was worth a shot.
Some of you wanted an experienced backup goalie who would have cost more, see Chad Johnson.
Or you wanted a young goalie who has as much if not greater risk than Lack. But guess what? The Flames still have that option in Gillies and Rittich.
Treliving always has a back up plan. Lack, Gillies and Rittich are pro depth. Lack will be giving an opportunity, if he fails, they will try the other two or find another option.
There is nothing wrong with how Treliving played this. He still has a lot of options. There was no need to overspend on a Chad Johnson or some other experienced back up goalie.