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As the Calgary Flames contemplate their goaltending vacancies, rumours abound about the one that got away.

The big one — you know, six-foot-seven Ben Bishop.

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In the eyes of most Flames fans, he was the natural target for a team that now has the building blocks to make every bit as much noise as the Edmonton Oilers just did.

However, without a solid, Cam Talbot-type ‘tender in net, the Flames’ dreams of playoff glory — or even resurrecting the Battle of Alberta — are as remote as an Anaheim Ducks’ bad break.

So, with the Flames needing to sign two NHL-calibre netminders this summer, how accurate was it to assume general manager Brad Treliving had high hopes on dancing with the belle of the ball this summer — Bishop — once again?

“I’ve heard I’ve tried to get him three or four times, which isn’t correct,” said Treliving, who admittedly got permission to talk contract with Bishop before last year’s draft before opting for a Brian Elliott swap.