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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
If that is the limiting factor and we have to stand pat because of it, then so be it.
I just don't think waiting for the sake of waiting or until it becomes a critical issue, are the best courses of action.
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You make it seem like its a critical issue that must be dealt with immediately. It is neither.
The Flames have two goaltenders they have confidence in. Some of the fans have lost confidence in one of them. It doesn't mean the Flames have. Both goaltenders are capable of winning games.
There is no critical issue that must be dealt with immediately. The title of this thread is a complete overreaction as are some of the viewpoints laid out in this thread. Smith is not as incompetent as some feel he is. He's not the starter at the moment. He is a big part of the leadership group. He's likely not going anywhere this season.
The Flames will likely stand pat on goaltending. It makes the most sense long term. Some of you are focusing solely on the short term and Treliving as the GM will not be doing that. If you look at the big picture at how this team will compete over the next few years then sacrificing any significant assets just to improve 1/2 our goaltending this year makes zero sense at all. The Flames have young goalies they are confident in. They will likely be passing the mantle onto one of more of these young goalies in the near future. Any talk of Bobrovsky, trading 1st rounders is completely unrealistic IMO and a total panic suggestion. Treliving doesn't make panic moves based on his history.