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Originally Posted by Finger Cookin
I don't know what it is. But going from third string to first in three games seems premature?
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I think this team is in a position where they have to play the hot hand. That right now is Ortio. Ramo is a UFA. So you now have a chance to move Kari to a team that desperately needs a goaltending upgrade while Rinne is out.
Hiller is under contract for next year, so you maintain stability in the crease and you aren't forced to overplay Ortio to start his career.
I don't think trading Ramo and rolling with Ortio means anointing the kid. But I do think Ortio is showing himself to be at least as good as our other goalies, and I want to see what he can do. I think they know what Ramo is at this point. He's not a full time starter in this league.