One year ago, Jon Gillies was the Flames' best goaltending prospect looking to make his mark in the pros after a spectacular college career. And now... well nothing much has changed. Gillies played just seven games for the Stockton Heat before being shut down for season-ending hip surgery.
Brad Treliving's addition of Brian Elliott and Chad Johnson means Gillies will get at least another development year at the AHL level. How Gillis does this year will likely dictate what management does on the goaltending front next. If he can dominate on the farm, Gillies will likely displace one of the incumbents on the parent club next year.