I have to believe Ortio gets claimed if he goes on waivers. If people are giving away first rounders for young backups like Talbot and Jones, Ortio would surely be had for free? Would be a shame given his potential and the time and resources spent to develop him up to this point.
Of course, the Flames probably know the goaltending market as good as anyone, and would have shopped Hiller if the intent was to potentially re-sign Ramo. Perhaps they know something we don't?
Sending Hiller down to the AHL is also an interesting option, but I don't know how realistic that is...
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