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Feaster and Co. did exactly what we wanted...signed a capable, decent backup goalie for next season.  Can't complain with the $$$ or the term, either.

 

This was a move in the best interest of the team going forward.  I have to say Feaster hasn't been sitting idlie by since the trade deadline, good to see he's been keeping busy.  Extremely busy.

 

Glad to have big Mac back.  Plus...what a waste of money on a new maskif they didn't sign him again.

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If you look at what the Rangers did with Zuccarello they were able to bring him over with permission from his KHL team. But you better believe Avangard Omsk will offer everything and the kitchen sink to keep Ramo around.

 

It's definitely troubling news hearing that Feaster was going for ANOTHER goalie in Bishop. Is that a sign of trouble in the Ramo dealings? Who knows, but it's a topic of conversation thats forsure.

 

I don't understand why you keep singling out Ramo as it's irrelevant to this conversation.  Does this mean Gillies won't sign with the Flames?  Does this mean Brossoit won't play for the team ever?  How about Joni Ortio, Is he never coming over to NA? It's all nonsense.

 

The fact is, is that Kipper is still a question mark, and after tonight's performance hosting the Oilers, you can damn well be sure that the Flames don't have a bonafide starter for the next season, hell even the immediate future.  Mac is great as a backup, but he won't ever be the backbone of the team.

 

This has nothing to do directly with Ramo, this thread is to ask ourselves who the future backbone of the team is, not questioning whether a single goalie will ever hop the pond, or speculating that management has a shaky stance on one netminder.  Especially since he contractually can't sign at this moment.

 

Your impatience is noted, but doesn't contribute to a solution.  Back on topic please.

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I cannot find any information confirming this anywhere. Can you post the thread or a link that confirms this? I believe is is not under contract at this time.

 

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Goalies in the system. (in no particular order):

 

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Kipper - 6'2".    Thanks for everything Kipper!

 

Brian Elliott - 6'2" Traded for a 2nd round pick in the 2016 draft.  Had the 2nd lowest goals against and the league's highest save % this past season.  Treliving's answer to find a clear cut starter.

 

Ortio - 6'1".  Will be pushing for a full time NHL job with the Flames.              Still in discussions with Tre

 

Gillies -  6'4"  Still ripping it up as usual.  Now NCAA champ.  Assigned to Stockton.

 

McDonald - 6'4"  Canadian kid.  Very high upside.  Excellent last QMJHL season.

 

Schneider - 6'2"  18 year old invitee to prospect and training camp that surpassed management's expectations and earned himself an entry level contract.  Last played with the Medicine Hat Tigers.

 

Rittich - 6'3" Czech pickup on a 2 way contract.

 

Parsons - 6'1" Picked in the 2nd round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.  Winner of the Memorial Cup with the London Knights.