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Originally Posted by Cleveland Steam Whistle
As many have said, one way or two way mean nothing about waivers, but if Ortio would have to clear next year it's fair to suggest its going to create an interesting situation on the back end.
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one way/two way indeed means nothing about waivers, but Ortio will have to clear next season nevertheless because it's going to be his 5th contract year and he's only waiver exempt for his first 4 years or 72 NHL games, whatever comes to an end first. However I think it's far too early to think about that ... I mean if you had to waive Ortio right now, would anybody claim him? No. Maybe if he plays lights out for the rest of the season and has a great camp, then yes, but even then we're talking about a goalie who doesn't have a lot of NHL experience. If you waive him at the last possible day ahead of the season when teams are already pretty much set, I doubt he gets claimed.
nothing against Ortio, but personally I hope they extend Ramos contract long-term and go with Ramo/Hiller for another year. Having two guys who are capable of being the #1 is a great problem to have ... especially in comparison to the goaltending situation we had in the last two seasons. I'm comfortable with either one of the two and that's something I have never experienced as a Flames fan before.