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He was interviewed about his mask this afternoon. He said he had a special paint job planned but was testing out a new mask design, so he didn't want to use it on the prototype. He expects to finish testing it by early November. He will unveil it then.
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The only concern I have with stellar goaltending is that it hides the real problems of the team. Kipper did that in his glory years. When he had an off year, the Flames tumbled. We need to get back to shots less than 30. We need to score goals; 5on5 and PP. We need to be good on the PK. The wins may not pile up much more, but at least we know that we are getting somewhere with the other issues.
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Hiller - 0.934 SV% 2.62 GAA Ramo - 0.934 SV% 1.92 GAA Not too Chablis
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A note for JJ; Taylor released from the Jets. He is leaning towards signing in the KHL.
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They didn't sign Roy, so they need someone to backup Ortio.
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Um-um, good. Hiller can probably improve on the putrid goaltending we had with Berra and JoeyMac. Ramo can probably put up similar win #'s this season. I don't want to burst your Mc-bubble, but we may not be in the running this next draft.
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Actually, we have two starters now. BT is upping the game, trying to get both as bona fide #1's. I was preferring more of a backup, but the good ones all got signed pretty quickly. As I said elsewhere, if Hiller can go into Anaheim and win, then this is all worth it.
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Gotta call you out there.... You are willing to give those two goalies a pass so far, but at the same time feel that Ramo is not starter material. Both Ortio and Ramo have one current year in the NHL. Ramo is young by NHL standards, but he doesn't have any future as the Flames #1? What happens if he has a Vezina-ish season in 2014/15? Is that so far fetched? Why is it more likely that Ortio takes over in 2015/16 than Ramo being re-signed as the #1? Don't get me wrong, we have some interesting prospects, but so far that is all they are. No point rushing them in if we have other options, or they aren't quite ready.
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Except that we need a capable backup until our current crop of goalies ripen. Ortio could be a 1a/1b goalie in 2015/16. Ramo could have a breakout year in 2014/15. Gillies could find his game again and be ready for Addy in 2015/16 or chose to play another year in the NCAA. So, we need a backup that can be 100% serviceable as a backup playing 20-30 games. Has to be a guy that is used to that kind of schedule. In case of injury to Ramo, he has to be capable of being a 1a/1b guy druing that time. In some ways, Hiller fits the bill, but being a backup on a bottom-tier team is a big drop from ANAHEIM.
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Well, what I was getting at was there are probably better choices for a backup out there; Greiss, Montoya, etc. Guys that could work themselves up from a backup to a #1b to a #1, or just be a 20-30 game backup with quality GAA sa SA%. Guys that you could or would sign to a multi-year deal. Limiting yourself to a Jiggy 1-year deal means you could end up next year with no Ramo, possibly no Ortio, and Gillies just starting his pro career in the AHL. I agree that you don't bring Ortio up to sit on the bench for 70 games. If he is ready to play in the NHL, he battles it out with the incumbent goalie (Ramo or 2014/15 backup) for #1 or 1a/1b. Expecting Ortio to come in as a #1 goalie or bust is dangerous.
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Signing Jiggy to anything more than a 1 year contract would signal that Ramo basically only has one year left as a Flame. To be fair, I think Ramo could be the Flames starter from now until he is replaced by a #1 goalie. If he works out this year, and Ortio is ready for 2015/16, then Ramo is extended and is the #1a goalie for the foreseeable future. As far as Jiggy, I have fears of signing a 37 year old as a backup; he is more likely to be injured than a younger backup. As well, shouldn't we always be looking to sign the best talent available and see if they can become a future #1? Do you really want to bank on Ortio and then Gillies as the only shot for the Flames down the read?
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He left in March for personal reasons, so it may be a mutual decision. See link to Sun (last line in story): http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/03/30/flames-snapshots-calgary-club-gives-new-guy-time-to-adjust
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"claps slowly and stands up...."
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He did well last season in Kipper's absence. This year he has a very small sample size behind guys the organization were trying to get a feel for. He wasn't really given any chances this year to prove himself. Maybe he does better with a proven team with a proven number1 goalie? Well he was given the early chance to show what he has left; it wasn't that great. He had starts with the "improved" team in March and managed to win 2/3. I think there is better out there going forward. Unless, of course, we want to be in the running for "Connor". Oct 4 @CLB Won 4-3 1-0-1 Joey MacDonald Sergei Bobrovsky Oct 6 VAN Lost 4-5 (OT) 1-0-2 Eddie Lack Joey MacDonald Oct 9 MON Won 3-2 2-0-2 Joey MacDonald Carey Price Oct 11 NJ Won 3-2 3-0-2 Joey MacDonald Martin Brodeur Oct 16 @ANA Lost 2-3 3-1-2 Viktor Fasth Joey MacDonald Oct 22 @PHO Lost 2-4 4-3-2 Mike Smith Joey MacDonald Nov 1 DET Lost 3-4 5-6-2 Jimmy Howard Joey MacDonald Mar 14 @DAL Won 4-3 (SO) 27-33-7 Joey MacDonald Tim Thomas Mar 21 NSH Lost 5-6 28-35-7 Carter Hutton Joey MacDonald Apr 4 @FLA Won 2-1 33-38-7 Joey MacDonald Roberto Luongo
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Having a backup goalie with a .890 SA% and a 2.9 GAA worries me. Not that I think we will be a playoff team, but those numbers don't exactly inspire confidence. Berra is about the same, and we got rid of him. JoeyMac was also sent to the AHL for the majority of the season, and only came back when they had traded Berra.
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I say no to most Oiler cast-offs. In the case of Dubie, definitely no. His confidence is shot after playing in front of the Oilers, and I think he may be done. Not high on JoeyMac, but any reasonable backup signed to a one or two-year deal would be ok. We do have Ortio almost ready to challenge for starting or 1a/1b in 2015/16, and possibly Gillies a year or two later (2016/17 or 2017/18).
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If Berra had been playing lights out, I could have understood, but the reality was he lost every game and only won in SO or OT. Nov 3 @CHI Won 3-2 (OT) 6-6-2 Reto Berra Corey Crawford 21,229 Nov 5 @MIN Lost 1-5 6-7-2 Josh Harding Reto Berra 17,708 Nov 7 @STL Lost 2-3 6-8-2 Brian Elliott Reto Berra 14,877 Nov 8 @COL Lost 2-4 6-9-2 Jean-Sebastien Giguere Karri Ramo 17,620 Nov 12 SJ Lost 2-3 (OT) 6-9-3 Alex Stalock Reto Berra 19,289 Nov 14 DAL Lost 3-7 6-10-3 Kari Lehtonen Reto Berra 19,289 Nov 16 EDM Lost 2-4 6-11-3 Devan Dubnyk Reto Berra 19,289 Nov 18 @WPG Won 5-4 (SO) 7-11-3 Reto Berra Al Montoya 15,004 Nov 20 CLB Lost 1-2 (OT) 7-11-4 Sergei Bobrovsky Reto Berra 19,289 Nov 22 FLA Won 4-3 (SO) 8-11-4 Reto Berra Tim Thomas 19,289 Nov 27 CHI Lost 2-3 8-12-4 Antti Raanta Reto Berra 19,289 Nov 29 @ANA Lost 2-5 8-13-4 Frederik Andersen Reto Berra 17,174 At this point it doesn't matter. Hartley has gotten away from that type of decision making, and goes with who he thinks gives the best chance to win, or who worked the hardest in practice.
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What bothered me about Hartley early in the season was him leaning on JMac and then Berra, while Ramo sat for weeks at a time. If Ramo lost the next start, he would only get one more game to prove he was the go to guy. You are right that he would probably do the same with Ortio. I would prefer we ride Ramo until the end of next season, with a capable backup. Ramo plays hot, he gets a new contract. Otherwise, we bring up Ortio with a decent 30-40 game backup. Gillies gets the starter job in the AHL, and eventually becomes Ortio's backup.
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I think you are correct in thinking that Ramo is good for about 50 starts. We need a 1b goalie to get us through the season, and in case there is any more injuries. I thought Berra was going to be that guy, but he never was able to get on a hot streak, nor install any confidence in the team. After all, he only won something like 1 game in regulation. And no, I don't want to see Reimer. I also think it may be too soon for Ortio; he is just staring to ripen. Let him get another 50-60 starts in the AHL next year.
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They needed to see what they had in him. Allaire will work with him through the offseason. I still think a 2nd was a great deal for CGY, though.
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Just being hopeful really. Ramo does make some better saves than Kipper, but I am not suggesting he is the 2nd coming. He is just making his case for being the starter. He has stole some game recently, though.
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Kipper-ish? Kipper-esque? Kippery? Watching him play lately reminds me of the saves Kipper DIDN'T make. He still has some work to do, but I think Ramo has progressed to the point of being the bonafide starter for next year. Nobody told him we should be tanking for a better draft pick, though.
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Remember that Gillies is only in his 2nd year, so he may not chose (or Burke may recommend) that he stay in college for another year. We won't know until the Friars are eliminated. If that happens before the end of the NHL season, he could sign and be available for the end of the season (as he can't play in Abby this season). With regards to Ortio vs. Ramo next year, I can't see Ortio taking the job from Ramo as the season progresses. Ramo has developed over the season, and has looked like a starter since returning from injury. Battling with Berra and JoeyMac early in the season did not help get his game adjusted. If Ortio plays well enough, you may see a 70/30 or 60/40 split of games.
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Some good points, but.... Ultimately, I assume that Ortio stays up over JMac when Ramo returns. Keep in mind that Ramo is still a ways out, according to Hartley, so even if/when he comes back this season, Ramo won't get the majority of the starts. Jmac can keep the playoffs in reach until the end of the Flames season. Ortio gets his chance in the AHL playoffs, to continue his development and experience a playoff run. Done.
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Amazing that we get a 2nd for a goalie many expected not to be re-signed this year. I'm ok with a Ramo (once he's back) MacBackup for the rest of the year, since we aren't going anywhere this year anyway. Just don't re-up MacBackup again.
