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Originally Posted by David Struch
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I would be a bit frustrated with either option. Both are having terrible seasons. I know that both have a pedigree of somewhat recent success. However, given their ages, injury histories, and the new rule changes I in no way feel confident in either rebounding. Calgary could then be left with another wasted season, plus another formerly great goaltender with a bloated contract we have to wait out.
I'd much rather see the Flames pursue a younger more average option with more flexibility to play a 1A/1B role with Rittich.
Quite frankly, this is simply not a good time to acquire a surefire #1 goaltender. There are probably less than 5 guys in the league I'd consider locks to be #1s for 2+ years: Gibson, Vasilevskiy, and....cannot really think of anyone else. Even guys like Bishop, Fluery, and Rinne could take a step back at any point.