I have to assume Ortio knew the plan for the season this year. He plays in the AHL this year and Hiller/Ramo play the NHL. Next year, one of them is gone (likely Ramo) and Otrio comes up to the NHL full time.
The injury with Ramo caused the call up, nothing else. They rode the "hot hand" and now, with Ramo back, it's time to return to the original plan.
I think Ortio will be fine with a decision like that, as they let him go for a bit of a run that was completely unexpected when the season first started.
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