Rob Kerr (@SNRobKerr) tweeted at 2:47pm - 24 Jul 14:
Big additions to @Sportsnet960 roster of guests today:# 300pm @JeffGarciaJGFA and #Flames GM Brad Treliving at 445pm.
Live Summary:
- Ortio
- 2-way year one, 1-way year two on his contract.
- Young Goalie, relatively new to North America.
- Wants to create competition at NHL level. Did that by bringing Jonas (Hiller) in.
- Thinks Ortio has a very bright future.
- It's a good thing if Ortio plays significant time in the AHL this year.
- "I like the player, Ortio, a lot."
- No restriction on sending Ortio up and down between NHL and AHL.
- Talked to Joni about the process of becoming an NHL player.
- Need to educate prospects on the process of becoming an NHL player. Goaltender position is the most difficult.
- Never seen a goaltender that has been hindered by playing more in the AHL.
- Discussing with Joni creating a roadmap to the NHL for him.
- "We believe he has the ability and temperament to be an NHL goaltender."
- There is a different timeline for every player.
- Rule is, no player is ever hurt by spending too much time in the minors.
- Players have to go through the process and spend significant time in the AHL.
- "Significant time" is different for each player.
- It is not punishment to go to the AHL. It is how you learn to be an NHLer.
- Colborne
- Watched Joe a lot in his draft year. He needed to develop physically.
- This is still a young, developing player.
- The challenge put to Joe: Don't just be in the NHL. Be a good player in the NHL.
- Ecstatic to be playing in Calgary.
- Very personable.
- Great physical attributes... 6'5" and 220 lbs right now.
- Need to get more from the group we have. Need him to take a step this year.
- Will continue to "play with" Joe at Wing and Center, to see what works. Ability to play multiple positions is a strength. Can never have enough centers.
- Trying to find the right fit for open staff positions.
- Still looking for depth defensemen.
- Working on Bouma and Cundari contracts.
- In the market to add depth to the blueline. Probably someone on a 2-way to provide call-up depth.
- We are definitely not a finished product yet. (Not done making changes to the team this offseason.)
DONE.
