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1qqaaz · 10-20-2018, 04:30 PM

In six starts, Mike smith has had 4 games in which he was sub 87%.

In six starts, John Gibson has had 0 games in which he was sub 90%.
Based purely on save percentage, if the Flames had Gibson as a goaltender, they'd be 7-0 so far this year.

In five starts, Varlamov has had 0 games in which he was under 92%. Dubnyk, in 6 games, also has 0 starts under 90%. Vasilevky has been 92%+ in all of his starts.

Goaltending is hugely important. These guys are letting in virtually half as many goals per 100 shots as Smith is.
Colorado's defensive core is not as good as the Flames. We can't blame every single loss on the defense, while constantly coming to the goalie's defense. Colorado, Minnesota and Anaheim have defensive breakdowns as well. All teams do. The Flames aren't exceptionally bad in this regard. Stop saying they are.

At some point, the Flames management will have to realize that they need to spend a ton trading for a good goalie under 30. Since 1997, the Flames have spent 2 first round picks and 4 second round picks drafting goalies. None of these goalies have played more than 13 games in the NHL. Leland Irving is the only one who played more than one game. For whatever reason, the Flames are horrible at developing goalies.

For this reason, the Flames need to acquire someone who is somewhat proven. I think it's time to trade for a proven young goaltender at any cost, really. Saros, Grubaur, Dell or Lehner, as long as they eventually get someone on the right side of 30.

I do think the Flames would have to make this trade someone soon, otherwise the entire season could go to waste. But Rittich looks pretty good so far, so I hope they give him more starts before doing anything crazy.

10-20-2018, 04:30 PM	#91
1qqaaz Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Indiana Exp:	In six starts, Mike smith has had 4 games in which he was sub 87%. In six starts, John Gibson has had 0 games in which he was sub 90%. Based purely on save percentage, if the Flames had Gibson as a goaltender, they'd be 7-0 so far this year. In five starts, Varlamov has had 0 games in which he was under 92%. Dubnyk, in 6 games, also has 0 starts under 90%. Vasilevky has been 92%+ in all of his starts. Goaltending is hugely important. These guys are letting in virtually half as many goals per 100 shots as Smith is. Colorado's defensive core is not as good as the Flames. We can't blame every single loss on the defense, while constantly coming to the goalie's defense. Colorado, Minnesota and Anaheim have defensive breakdowns as well. All teams do. The Flames aren't exceptionally bad in this regard. Stop saying they are. At some point, the Flames management will have to realize that they need to spend a ton trading for a good goalie under 30. Since 1997, the Flames have spent 2 first round picks and 4 second round picks drafting goalies. None of these goalies have played more than 13 games in the NHL. Leland Irving is the only one who played more than one game. For whatever reason, the Flames are horrible at developing goalies. For this reason, the Flames need to acquire someone who is somewhat proven. I think it's time to trade for a proven young goaltender at any cost, really. Saros, Grubaur, Dell or Lehner, as long as they eventually get someone on the right side of 30. I do think the Flames would have to make this trade someone soon, otherwise the entire season could go to waste. But Rittich looks pretty good so far, so I hope they give him more starts before doing anything crazy.