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Split98 · 09-26-2018, 08:26 AM

As excited as we are for the season to start, the backup position remains wide-open. Unfortunately, this isn't due to a goaltender battle I think we all expected as neither Rittich and Gillies have shown to be capable this pre-season.

I've been watching with unhealthy optimism that one of these guys was going to seize their opportunity this pre-season but I haven't seen anything but concerning outings from those two. Which puts fans in the position of looking to elsewhere for an answer. There's a trade, but there's also Parsons of course. He's had his own gaffs this pre-season, but has definitely looked like the more reliable of the trio. At the very least, he's showing Flames fans that last year was an odd one for him.

So the question lies - is one of the two going to be given the opening night roster spot... or do they look to Tyler instead and give him an opportunity to stay up? Unless Rittich or Gillies improve, they could be watching their opportunity pass by this year or next.

09-26-2018, 08:26 AM	#1
Split98 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Exp:	Opening Night Backup As excited as we are for the season to start, the backup position remains wide-open. Unfortunately, this isn't due to a goaltender battle I think we all expected as neither Rittich and Gillies have shown to be capable this pre-season. I've been watching with unhealthy optimism that one of these guys was going to seize their opportunity this pre-season but I haven't seen anything but concerning outings from those two. Which puts fans in the position of looking to elsewhere for an answer. There's a trade, but there's also Parsons of course. He's had his own gaffs this pre-season, but has definitely looked like the more reliable of the trio. At the very least, he's showing Flames fans that last year was an odd one for him. So the question lies - is one of the two going to be given the opening night roster spot... or do they look to Tyler instead and give him an opportunity to stay up? Unless Rittich or Gillies improve, they could be watching their opportunity pass by this year or next.