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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I never said that the anecdote doesn't count. But I think it is important that before counting on this as a formula for winning we should at least attempt to understand it. Simply put: what is the reason Stanley Cup winning teams have won consistently with drafted goalies? I think with such a small sample size that it is more likely to be a coincidence than pointing to an actual factor.
As someone who has long advocated for continuing Rittich's development in Calgary, I agree. But again, I am not comfortable with insisting on this as necessary without a clear understanding of the reason for the phenomenon. Even a working theory would be better than nothing, which is what we have right now.
It was more than just a bad game. Talbot was solid in the play-in, but mostly as a result of how well the Flames were pushing the Jets to the outside and eliminating chances. Listen to Bingo's and Jiri's discussion about goalies in the last CP Radio instalment, and I think this makes a very good case for a needed change: Talbot's fundamentals are okay, but not great. He is a blocking goalie who plays the angles, but is often victimized by good shooters in HD scoring areas. If the Flames want to succeed, then they need a more talented goalie—it is as simple as that. Maybe Rittich is that goalie, but if not, then this is an issue which will continue to persist until it is resolved. That only happens by way of a trade—which expends more assets, through free agency, or by simply waiting and hoping that Wolfe is eventually that guy.
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If nothing else, I've enjoyed reading your opinions without any verbal abuse. That's a nice change from the normal around here. As it is, I'll live with our present goalies while we improve at Centre & RW. I would definitely move Gaudreau because I don't see any other way to improve.I