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According to GM Jay Feaster, decision on backup goalie will be made tonight and revealed tomorrow after waiver process.
aka. Whichever one is left
According to GM Jay Feaster, decision on backup goalie will be made tonight and revealed tomorrow after waiver process.
According to GM Jay Feaster, decision on backup goalie will be made tonight and revealed tomorrow after waiver process.
aka. Whichever one is left
What the, I don't even?!?!?
You couldn't pick a goaltender based on performance?
What the, I don't even?!?!?
You couldn't pick a goaltender based on performance?
What the . . ? Looks like Feaster's lost his mind.
Oh, and Byron was waived as well. Good to see that 2nd round pick Feaster traded being put to good use.
In order to use the rest of today to determine who wins the job both had to go on waivers today.
When are the rosters due?
Tomorrow at noon I believe and as both will take 24 hours to clear waivers so they had to go on it today.
I covered both of those and Modin was brought in to add some depth incase we make the playoffs I am not going to cry over it. I understand the idea of getting Byron he was having a great season in the ahl but I thought a 3rd would be enough. PL3 was a terrible trade I don't get it, but I still think if Ward opened things up we would see players like Byron do much better and learn more.
I'm not a fan tbh. I hope Feaster has something planned with Ramo.
No ones crying over it, but if you consider all three trades together, and Feaster prior history, they don't exactly paint a pretty picture of his ability to properly evaluate pro talent.
The GM doesn't evaluate talent nearly as much as scouts all that says to me is that the scouts we had last year weren't as good as we thought which is why Feaster has brought in Weisbrod etc.
So if neither are claimed, would we see a revolving door of backup goalies back and forth to Abbotsford?
I didn't get through everything but I think people are overreacting and making poor assumptions based on the Flames waiving both goaltenders.
First, waiving someone does not mean they have been cut or will be demoted for sure. It just means in 24 hours they can demote them.
Second, today the Flames scrimmage featured Irving and Kalrsson as the 2 goaltenders since Kipper was given a day off, so since they were neck and neck with no clear favorite after yesterday they needed today to decide who would be their pick, so either they had to rush their pick, put both on the opening day roster or waive both.
Third, how often are players grabbed on waivers when cuts are being made? There is a few here and there but you only get a handful every year, the odds of both being claimed are extremely slim, even the odds are against one of them being picked.
Why put it to chance? Is it possible Irving could be picked up off waivers? Yes
Is it possible that they select Irving to be the back-up? Yes.
So what happens if the stars align and you lose your backup? What if a divisional rival takes your backup, forcing you to play the lesser goaltender? Blame it on bad luck?
A good manager would have the stones to pick a goalie and waive the other
They have been dead even, that means there isn't much to pick from between the two. This also means since they are so close losing one or the other really wouldn't hurt much if at all.Why put it to chance? Is it possible Irving could be picked up off waivers? Yes
Is it possible that they select Irving to be the back-up? Yes.
So what happens if the stars align and you lose your backup? What if a divisional rival takes your backup, forcing you to play the lesser goaltender? Blame it on bad luck?
A good manager would have the stones to pick a goalie and waive the other
Well when they both clear tomorrow Feaster will be a great manager, because he correctly assessed that they would both clear and was able to have an extra day to make his decisions instead of relying on having "stones".
Well when they both clear tomorrow Feaster will be a great manager, because he correctly assessed that they would both clear and was able to have an extra day to make his decisions instead of relying on having "stones".
You must have some kind of hate for Feaster if you actually think this wasn't a calculated decision, if you actually believe anyone reaches the top of management in professional sports by "rolling the dice" you are nutsHe didn't assess ****, he rolled the dice. Obviously if Flames fans are passionate about their goalies, then people who get paid to compete with the top minds in hockey are paying attention. This could potentially have huge consequences, and a good manager isn't one who gambles when it isn't necessary