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Originally Posted by GullFoss
A part of me can't help but wonder if this iteration of the flames would be a juggernaut in the playoffs if they got goaltending figured out.
I realize most people are writing off this season as a middling team that wasn't quite good enough. Analytical darlings with multiple flaws.
But to me, this feels as disappointing as the 2005-06 team that had an easy path to the finals, if only they could beat anahiem. Or the 2008-09 season when injuries decimated a specially constructed flames team down the stretch.
The 22-23 flames: what could have been if only they had decent goaltending.
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The only way to find out would be to bring Wolf up now and see if he can catch lightning in a bottle. I don't think it is especially fair to a player at his point in development though.
Pinning the hopes of your season on a rookie goaltenders shoulders could end in disaster just as easily as it could end in success....for me, I would lean towards calling him up though - when you consider the juncture this team and it's roster is at, this isn't really any point in standing pat or selling assets so why not give it a go.