Player Discussion Jonas Hiller (Title Updated Jan 20/16)

[Anglesmith]

Since when is Gibson an unknown? He's been one of the most hyped goaltender prospects in a long time.
I personally think that Hiller recovers and becomes the starter for us.

Might want to re-read. I didn't mention Gibson because he's definitely not an unknown.

 

[Zirakzigil]

As long as they still give Ramo at least 45 games I don't mind it. At this time Ramo is the better goalie in my opinion.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

Since when is Gibson an unknown? He's been one of the most hyped goaltender prospects in a long time.
I personally think that Hiller recovers and becomes the starter for us.

He didn't say Gibson...

 

[CraigsList]

This definitely gives us a better chance at having a good record. I might be crazy, but we have a good shot with a 1A/1B scenario.

 

[Bobs your uncle]

Good salary and good term for the Flames with Hiller. Offsets the questionable head-scratching signing of Raymond.

 

[MonahanTheMan]

Literally a fantastic deal, he was the goaltender I hoped we'd pick up today, the perfect guy for the job. While generally I'd say he's a starting-calibre goalie, I think Ramo will definitely outplay him this year in light of how Hiller has looked in recent years for Anaheim. That being said, I'd love to see Ramo play 50 games and Hiller play 30.

The last two are for Joey Mac

 

[rocsfeather]

You guys are going to love Hiller congrats on the signing. Was very upset with letting him go and how he was handled. Will be cheering for him.

 

[Calculon]

Now this is a good deal. Two years is the perfect length.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I obviously like this signing a lot, and the dollar/term totally rock, but I do feel for Ramo because he played excellent towards the end of last season. I still believe he has an opportunity to be the starter here, but he better bring it because Hiller is without question a legit starter in the NHL.

Nice job Flames!

 

[Yung Rotini]

Might want to re-read. I didn't mention Gibson because he's definitely not an unknown.

Yes, but you said "relative unknowns" which is plural, implying you mean both Andersen and Gibson.

 

[Anglesmith]

Yes, but you said "relative unknowns" which is plural, implying you mean both Andersen and Gibson.

No, I meant the two that I'd mentioned in the post.

First Fasth, then Andersen.

 

[TheJoeMan]

Ducks fan here. It was time for Hiller to move on but I wish him well in Calgary. He had his moments of brilliance but I'll sleep better knowing I never have to see him throw his head back again letting in a shot he knew he should've stopped. I imagine he'll do well with you guys. Two years is a perfect length for him. Be prepared for his interviews. He doesn't know how to pause in between his thoughts or spit out what he's trying to say in a concise manner so he just goes on and on in one long, monotone ramble. I'll miss that for sure.

 

[Yung Rotini]

No, I meant the two that I'd mentioned in the post.

First Fasth, then Andersen.

This is what happens when I make assumptions.

 

[slappipappi]

Excellent signing, filling a need with great term and cap hit.

 

[Mr Lebowski]

So our goalies are

Hiller
Rämö
Ortio
Gillies
McDonald

 

[DoubleJ96]

I love this signing. Could have been 2 years/12 million and I'd be happy. It's a two year deal where he will fight with Ramo for 1A and 1B and gives the kids more time to grow. Great signing!

 

[MonahanTheMan]

I know Burke and Treliving would never allow it, but I really hope McDonald gets signed in a few weeks and backs up Joni in Glen Falls.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

I know Burke and Treliving would never allow it, but I really hope McDonald gets signed in a few weeks and backs up Joni in Glen Falls.

For the 2016/17 season? Because that will be when he's eligible to do so.

 

[MonahanTheMan]

For the 2016/17 season? Because that will be when he's eligible to do so.

Oh, of course, I forgot about the CHL age limit. Again. Somehow.

2016-17 would probably be better anyways...

 

[Anglesmith]

I know Burke and Treliving would never allow it, but I really hope McDonald gets signed in a few weeks and backs up Joni in Glen Falls.

Goalies almost never sign the year they're drafted. Maybe never.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I don't mind it.

We have to get to the floor, I get it. But I thought Ramo earned the starter gig at the end of the season. I still think he will carry the load for the Flames.

Hiller has been very inconsistent the last 2 seasons (Andersen, Gibson, and Fasth all over taking him for parts of a season or playoffs.)

 

[jasidhillon]

Really excited to see what Hiller will do in net, great signing in my opinion.

 

[MuffinMerc]

Perfect stop gap while waiting for Ortio IMO

 

[Anglesmith]

It's funny, at first I was like "aww, this isn't fair to Ramo, we should have signed a backup not a potential starter." Then I realized how ridiculous it was to be disappointed in signing too good of a goalie.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

If anything, this should drive Ramo to be even better. Also gets rid of MacDonald. Win win.