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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
As I said, you hope for the best, plan for the sober reality that the best probably won't happen. The top goalie prospects have not panned out as well as they were projected to. Yes, Rittich might be the guy based on his play in 25 games this season, but I would hope Treliving is proceeding on the assumption that he won't be the long term solution. I would hope he is actively developing other options, because the goaltending position is clearly the place where the Flames have the highest risk of having a weakness that can stand in the way of them getting to a cup final.
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Well, duh.
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As for your characterization of Rittich's path... come on, no one saw this coming before the season started. He was a passable backup last year with a save percentage slightly over .900. There wasn't really any indication he could play like this over an extended period, and it wouldn't be a shock to anyone if he stopped doing so.
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Jordan Sigalet did.
Brad Pascal did.
The Flames have been very bullish on David Rittich for some time now.
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He's not exactly Andrew Hammond, but let's face it, guys go on unexpected hot streaks and it's foolish to assume they'll continue, even if you hope you're wrong. No one should be comfortable with the Flames' future in net right now.
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No one is "comfortable." But there is more reason for fans to be optimistic than you seem to be willing to admit. As for Rittich's "hot streak," I don't see why it wouldn't continue. This is how he played for a full two months last year before he cracked under the pressure as the emergency starter in late February. The only difference this year is that he is no longer cracking. That looks pretty sustainable to me.