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Originally Posted by Monahammer
No, that's insane levels of risk aversion. Wolf was a top performer in every league he played in. Multiple years as the top goalie in the AHL, the second best league on earth. Everyone here knew what he was. If the Flames didn't, then they need new pro scouts.
Markstrom is a pedestrian goalie who collapses under pressure. Jonas Hiller was better.
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And serious questions about if he had the physical attributes to succeed. There are stunningly few goalies his size that have been able to excel at the NHL level.
Let's not pretend there wasn't risk.