Which goalie would you like/will be the best fit for the Flames?

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by schteve_d

I have this irrational, nagging fear now of Elliot going on a run to close out the season and being signed to a multi-year.

It's been such a frustrating position for us since the departure of Kipper.

No worries there, that is not happening.

[Machiavelli]

Doubt Elliott re-signs no matter what happens this season (short of a Cup win)

He looks miserable half the time

[FlameZilla]

I really hoped we'd trade for Bishop at the draft. I was pleasantly surprised when we got Elliott instead, mainly because he was very cheap to acquire.

Elliott is getting gradually better, but if we could sign Bishop for the same money Elliott is on I would take that scenario.

Otherwise, I say sign Elliott to a cheap short-term deal and wait for Gillies to wrestle the starter's job from him next season.

I don't think there are any quick fixes in net these days, but luckily we have a couple of blue-chip goalie prospects, one of which is nearly ready.

[djsFlames]

Hey, if Elliott wants to be miserable and get passed around the league as a journeyman unable to establish himself as a go to #1 then that's up to him.

Or he can work on his weaknesses, get his technical game sound and make the most of this season and try buck the trend of these last number of Flames goaltenders. If you can't make it with the Flames, who have a long term starting position up for grabs, and you don't want it enough to get over a handful of bad games and pull it together, then you shouldn't be a starter anywhere in the league. Playing behind most teams isn't like playing behind St. Louis of the past 5 years. He's gonna have to do his part and make the tough saves.

[JiriHrdina]

Jimmy Howard.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Kipper_3434

Rask

No thank you

[kukkudo]

It's time for management to go big game hunting for a Goalie this summer.

[The Fonz]

Originally Posted by codynw

I'd rather have Raanta.

And I think, so would the Rangers, which was the point of the post. They're at a fork in the road, and I would be surprised if they chose Lundqvist over Raanta going forward.

[The Fonz]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Jimmy Howard.

Prepare your anus.
Unless Howard's 17GP this season has completely flipped the board.

[Par]

Originally Posted by Darkknight

What about Korpisalo from CBJ? Looking at his stats this year, I will admit they aren't the best. I can't help but feel he could be had for cheap with the expansion draft looming I can't imagine that the jackets would expose Bobrovksy. It wasn't too long ago he was considered one of the top young goalie prospects. Might be a similar situation with Mrazek but I have a soft spot for Finnish goalies.

I think Korpisalo would flourish in a starting role, he just has not been given a chance Colmbus(which is understand able).

I think Mazrek would also be good but he would cost more.

[Par]

Originally Posted by kukkudo

It's time for management to go big game hunting for a Goalie this summer.

This management knows how to target goalies, they went after Murray(before he got famous) and Jones from San Jose before he got famous.

[djsFlames]

Wish they could try Rittich, but no need if both signed goalies are healthy.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by FlameZilla

luckily we have a couple of blue-chip goalie prospects, one of which is nearly ready.

Who is nearly ready? Because based on stats (and nothing else, cause I haven't watched him this year) it sure isn't Jon Gillies.

[CsInMyBlood]

Mrazek would be my choice if we could somehow get him cheap. Cheap as in I'd give our second round pick in a heartbeat.

[Poe969]

I'd go after Mrazek too. Or Tom Brady.

[Anduril]

Originally Posted by The Fonz

Does anyone think Lundqvist will be available? He's been out-performed by Raanta this season, and is being paid 8x as much. The Rangers can only protect 1 of these 2 in the upcoming expansion draft, and Raanta would almost assuredly be claimed by Vegas if left exposed.

Would Lundqvist be a fit on the Flames? He'll be 35 in a month, and still has 4yrs remaining @ $8.5M. That's a pretty scary contract, given his age, but we've seen elite goaltenders maintain their play until their late 30s before (Luongo is 37).

I'd be more comfortable with a 35yo Lundqvist @ $8.5M for 4 years, than today's MAF @ $5.75M for 2 years. Just say no to Fleury.

Lundqvist hasn't been amazing this year. Lots of signs pointing to his age catching up with his play. Has been better as of late but not enough to convince a GM to tie his neck to that noose of a caphit.

[Par]

Originally Posted by CsInMyBlood

Mrazek would be my choice if we could somehow get him cheap. Cheap as in I'd give our second round pick in a heartbeat.

Would Mrazek be able to play 60+ games, while posting a .925 save % or better than league average and Goals against of 2.22 or better than league average, while winning the bulk of the games.

[CMPunk]

Originally Posted by Par

Would Mrazek be able to play 60+ games, while posting a .925 save % or better than league average and Goals against of 2.22 or better than league average, while winning the bulk of the games.

So using todays stats, we can only trade for Holtby, Dubnyk or Bobrovsky?

[Yoho]

Originally Posted by btimbit

MAF isn't that good anymore. Only way I'd consider him is on a cheap deal after the Pens buy him out

Pretty doubtful he would pick Calgary to play for in that scenario.

[1_Flames_Fan]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

Both the Oilers and Sharks really solidified their goaltending through trades, but gave up meaningful draft picks. Should Flames go the same route? Would anyone be happy losing a 1st rounder or multiple 2nd rounders to get another team's up and coming backup?

Oilers and Sharks have no regrets. I guess we tried this in a half assed way with Elliott but whiffed.

I would have been happy with Talbot or Jones.