Report: Flames close to signing KHL goalie prospect Zagidulin
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The Calgary Flames are nearing an agreement with KHL goalie prospect Artyom Zagidulin on a one-year, entry-level contract, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
Zagidulin was the backup to KHL legend Vasili Koshechkin this past season for Metallurg Magnitogorsk. In 25 games, the 23-year-old posted a 1.96 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage.
The goaltending duo of Mike Smith and David Rittich has led the Flames to first place in the Western Conference this campaign, but the former is 37 years old and without a contract next season.
Tyler Parsons, a second-round pick in 2016, is considered the Flames' top goalie prospect, but he's struggled in the AHL this season with a 3.83 goals-against average and an .891 save percentage.
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