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Originally Posted by FlameZilla
Ramo is just as inconsistent as Hiller. That's why it's good to have them both around so Hartley can go with the hot hand.
I'd be very weary of changing the whole goalie scene at this stage of the season. If Ortio comes in and steals the gig outright then great, but if it's not as clear as that I think it's best to keep them both around.
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Certainly if they're in the playoff hunt and no one's going to pay a good price for a goalie, you keep both for this season. You can't put your hopes on Ortio if you're fighting for every point.
I expect that Hiller takes the next start regardless of what the situation is with the other goalies but I don't think the coaching staff regards him as a clear number one yet since they are open to giving Rämö several starts if he's doing well. A backup doesn't get several starts in a row even if he wins. Maybe they see Joni the same way and give him another one, but I kind of doubt it.
It's a shame that Karri has been injured this season. I feel that there would have been a real competition for the starter role otherwise. If he's healthy for the rest of the season, I think there still might be.