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iloveicedhockey · 06-19-2017, 08:08 AM

I think it's very difficult to find a genuine starter that teams are willing to let go of. Once bishop was off the table, it seems that the decision was made for a stop gap, but obviously that isn't something you broadcast, otherwise trade partners know your need and exploit it.

I think the organisation has a lot of confidence that one of Gillies, Parsons or rittich are legitimately going to take the starting job, and if that's their assessment, I'm fine with the stop gap option.

We can't all just assume that every good back up is Cam Talbot, and it's not like the oilers hit first time on a goalie either.

06-19-2017, 08:08 AM	#1032
iloveicedhockey Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2015 Exp:	I think it's very difficult to find a genuine starter that teams are willing to let go of. Once bishop was off the table, it seems that the decision was made for a stop gap, but obviously that isn't something you broadcast, otherwise trade partners know your need and exploit it. I think the organisation has a lot of confidence that one of Gillies, Parsons or rittich are legitimately going to take the starting job, and if that's their assessment, I'm fine with the stop gap option. We can't all just assume that every good back up is Cam Talbot, and it's not like the oilers hit first time on a goalie either.