Ortio did also play some games in the NHL last year, and didn't look out of place considering the mediocre defense in front of him. I think he looked more comfortable in his few games than Irving ever did.
And yeah, Gillies perhaps has a higher ceiling, but I think considering how whacky goalie development can be, who knows what happens in the next 2-3 years with him. Ortio has at least made it this far, so you have to give him points for results. Unlike with other positions, even getting to this stage can be hard for goalies.
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