Two summers ago, as the Flames were readying themselves to rob the Boston Bruins blind in the Dougie Hamilton deal, rumors were circulating that the New York Rangers were going to trade their stalwart backup goaltender, Cam Talbot.
The then-27-year-old was coming off a 21-win, .926 SV% in 36 starts after an exceptional rookie campaign that saw him post a mind numbing .941 SV% in 21 games as Henrik Lundqvist’s backup.
The Flames and Oilers were identified as being among the most interested parties for his services, leaving many confused as to why the Flames would ever want to disrupt their power duo of Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo by bringing in a first-time starter.