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Originally Posted by Henry Fool
I guess it's of interest that Ortio is with the Finnish national team as they prepare for the world championship. The other goalies at the moment are Vehanen and Kari Lehtonen. He shut out Norway a couple of nights ago.
Wouldn't expect him to make the WC team given that there are so many goalies that are more accomplished than him, but it's clear that the national team believes in Ortio's potential or they wouldn't carry him with them. He hasn't actually achieved anything, so they really must think that he'll grow into a good goaltender. It's kind of interesting.
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In 2-3 years the Flames goalie prospect pool could be one of the elite of the NHL if they all keep winning and developing.
Irving has had a solid AHL career and looked good in the NHL. Ramo has developed nicely since his NHL stint. Ortio has potential and just needs to play more and develop. Brossoit has come into his own this year in the WHL.