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Originally Posted by 868904
However, I don't think blocking the young goalies should really factor into it. All players are just assets. If Gillies, Rittich and / or Parsons really develop into what you hope, then they will have value and you trade them. Blue chip goalie prospects or seasoned backups looking for a no. 1 job have great value.
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I don't mind blocking the pipeline with a good fit, just not an older goaltender on too much term and dollars.
When the Flames got Smith I had Smith, Howard and Fleury on my list because they all had term left and wouldn't break the bank to acquire them. We know he tried on two of the three and landed one.
Sounds like the Flames were in on Raanta too but couldn't get it done, that would have been a good acquisition because of age and readiness.
I just don't see that guy out there right now, so fingers crossed that Smith can do the job, and be brought back cheaply for another year to share the duties again.