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Originally Posted by Matty81
Another poster proposed Anton Forsberg a while back... perfect insurance solution imo. Passed through waivers earlier this year so you could assign him to Stockton and bring him up only if needed. Track record of being excellent in the AHL, was OK for the Hawks last year as their backup. Seems to me to be in a really similar place career wise to Kipper when he came over (not saying he will ever approach Kipper status, just that he could be a solid NHLer).
I don't think they're going to replace Smith but this is the next best thing, grab a guy like this who will improve the AHL team and be there if Rittich or Smith get injured providing passable, maybe even good NHL goaltending. If that happens and the Flames have to rely on Gillies, I think it would be disastrous.
You'd think acquisition cost would be low there as well and he is an RFA who could tandem with Rittich or Parsons next year depending on what happens with Smith/free agency.
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That was me. And your right on the nose about the Hawks Goalie depth too. Forsbergs 4th on their depth chart where he'd be an instant #2 or 3 here depending on how they're gonna ride out Smiths contract.
IMO, It'd be like having two Rittich's and see who wins the battle between the two over the next season or two. And allows Parsons or whoever to really season and marinate in the minors for as long as needed.