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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
No one is thinking this, it's simply a chance to give the kid some experience and see what happens.
Elliott has lost 5 times to the Ducks in the last 16 days, giving up 18 goals in the process. You know what is a 'no way it's gonna happen' situation? The idea that Elliott is going to suddenly turn it around.
This idea that it could ruin Gillies forever is absolute nonsense. I don't know what it is about Flames fans but everyone assumes doom and gloom with everything. News flash: sometimes players actually succeed when given a chance.
Young goalies get into games all the time. And yes, into playoff games too. Ken Dryden had played 6 whole games for the Canadiens before being made their starter for the playoffs. He ended up winning the Conn Smythe. (not saying Gillies is Ken Dryden, just saying young goalies get thrown in all the time).
Even if Gillies did #### the bed, so what? That happens to goalies too. They live to fight another day or they were never NHL caliber in the first place.
Let the kid play.
And imagine if he stands on his head and actually gives the team a spark!
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Wow.
Literally could not be more incorrect.
Carry on though.