GM_3300
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Let's call it the "Giordano" window to win a SC.
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I think anyone needs to be judged on a significant body of work and Trevliing has done a good job but with some gaffs here and there. My concern for this coming season is that he really hasn't improved the team over what we had last season. He seems to be banking on the players being more motivated from having their butts handed to them I the playoffs. I hope he has a few more significant moves up his sleeve before the season starts.
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YAY !
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I actually don't know what to expect.
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Good to hear less from you TD
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Whatever thx for your point of view and more love affair with Mangiapane. I really hope he turns out to be the player you think he will become because he isn't there just yet. Here's hoping he can be a 4th line sensation for us.
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Lucic will add an element or presence our team needs but to refer to him as a "goon" is actually sad. Let's hope we see some of his offensive talents come back into play because we know what he can bring physically.
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Good to hear because it starts with the right attitude. Parsons is our future and we shouldn't lose track of this one.
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I think the assessment of our goaltending past and present is getting way over stated here. Rittich has come through and looks to be a well structured fundamentally sound Goalie and Talbot now provides an experience element with some past NHL success. Any team vying for a SC needs a sound defensive game and good goaltending while in the playoffs both have to be outstanding. I would say we have some good prospects in the farm system, most importantly getting reps and seeing rubber should have them better prepared as they inch closer to NHL action.
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Certainly looks that way.
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Listening to Burke over the weekend with respect to fans and sportswriters turning on players and coaches is like the "kiss of death" for them, there is no coming back and you might as well deal them.
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I'm not sold on Rittich just yet of whether he shapes out as a regular starter or a very good back up, thus keeping things short term. Parsons should make strides this coming season and this Russian kid is 23 already so another reason to not get to long into contracts.
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I would be more inclined to have Talbot at 1.75M on a 1year keeping it short term and Rittich at 2.5M on a 3 year deal. This is how I would position our Goaltending for now.
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I was just going to say out of this list Talbot on a 1year deal would be my choice. If the signing is confirmed I think we have a good situation for our net.
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OK so if you provide Rittich the full opportunity to be your starter do you go with an experienced back up or give Gilles as the next in line of your prospects a back up role to also gain experience ? I have a feeling money will not be spent on our net in order to fix and rearrange our D and Forward situations.
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Nice try but not me. You have another admirer who doesn't share your points of view, go figure.
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Limited chances at best and that is no measure how long term could turn out. Rittich was in the same boat and stepped up, Gilles could do the same.
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I disagree he hasn't looked good with the small samples . What I saw was mixed and what anyone should expect. You seem to be of the opinion one should be perfect before awarded any kind of long look. Every goalie gives up soft goals these days so hardly a reason not to have him play at the NHL level. If he has the fundamentals down put him in there and let him adjust to the pace of the NHL game , its the only way you find out.
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I would love to see you between the pipes taking some pucks to the teeth it might be the only way to silence your expert opinion over everyone else's here. Step right up. Unless you are there everyday with someone like Gilles you don't know squat about his preparedness. Many wanted someone other than Rittich as a back up. You take small samples and form opinions like they are facts. Does the Goalie have to be the fastest skater on the team also ??
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Many here get caught up in their own expert opinions and generally have no idea what it took these players to come this far. Everyone is a critic and I say until you give someone the opportunity you will never know what he can do with it. Athletes have a lot of pride and fighting through the mental disappointments all weighs into what you become as a person. I doubt Gilles has given up on playing in the NHL and at this point he should get his chance. He has nothing left to learn in the AHL.
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Calgary Flames Drafting and Development: Your Analysis
GM_3300 replied to rickross's topic in Flames Talk
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At 23 maybe we should just go with him along with Rittich, sounds good to me.
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We should snagged that Stolarz from EDM he was rock before he got hurt last season.
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Smith should retire if he was smart. Doesn't EDM have two Goalies signed now at significant money ? I'm hoping for Mrazek here.
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That being the case would it make sense to structure a Goalie's contract on a base for X number of games played and bonus up for additional games played over and above ? Is this allowed ?