Article from the Sun yesterday that I thought was worth posting:
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Flames head coach Bob Hartley said Ramo’s play is one of many positive stories that have evolved during the rebuilding season.
“I love Karri,” Hartley said. “I sat with him (Thursday) morning.
“Let’s remember this guy had the big ankle surgery in the middle of the summer.
“He showed up to camp and he was medically cleared. But was he great? Absolutely not.”
Hartley said Ramo, who will turn 28 on Canada Day, has come a long way from Day 1 and has had to battle his way through a few injuries to do it.
“I saw him after every game,” Hartley said. “Ice bags and ice bags.
“And it was tough to get back in an NHL rhythm. He needed time.
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http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/04/10...-goalie-crease
This is the first time I heard of Ramo having ankle surgery this summer... it also helps to explain the slow start (in addition to getting used to NHL-sized ice).
From the rest of the article -- unless something changes, Hartley clearly likes Ramo and sees him as the likely #1 next season.
Also liked this part:
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Hartley said Ramo’s work ethic and ability to shrug off negativity have allowed him to make major strides this season.
“It’s his mental strength,” Hartley said. “He’s not a normal goalie. You can touch his goalie mask and you can move his pads. You can talk to him and he’s great.
And he’s always working. He’s stretching, he’s lifting, he’s riding the bike. He’s the first guy on the ice for practice. So then you see him dominate in games and it’s pretty simple.”
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