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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
Sign him long term for cheap if he's willing to accept the salary of a high priced backup. We would need to see a lot more before committing a legit starting goaltender contract on term. Take a look at Hellebuyck. He's not been Mike Smith terrible but he's playing below league average and the Jets have $37 million tied up in him.
Best to let this season play out and see how it ends before making any decisions on him IMO.
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I agree. I remember Turek playing just lights out and the Flames figured they needed to extend him on a longish and expensive contract. Then he sputtered (I think he struggled under expectations, not because he coasted).
Rittich even after this season will have one year of good play. Lots of goalies have done that and not recreated it. Heck, look at Smith in 11-12. Look at Murray after his hot start in late 2016 and then the next season. He's pretty ordinary now.