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Originally Posted by GioforPM
Why would you use that argument? Sure Ramo started 30 games. Hiller started more.
And he started the last 4 games against Anaheim because Hiller lost the first one, and because he looked pretty good in the second, despite a loss. Then he won the third game, so he started the fourth.
I still think Hartley preferred Hiller slightly, seeing as how he started him against Vancouver and Anaheim (despite Ramo getting the series clincher against the Canucks). Hiller's leash was just a tad longer IMO.
I'm not saying one is preferable versus each other- but as a combo with Ortio, I'd lean towards Hiller.
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The point I was trying to make was that at there were multiple times last year where Hiller was better that Ramo, and there were also multiple times that Ramo was better than Hiller. As such, I don't agree with some of the posters who are making absolute statements like "Hiller is better than Ramo" because there were many occasions where that was not the case.
I appreciate the thought that Hiller is more consistent and therefore better to pair a steady guy with Ortio (instead of Ramo); if Ortio lights the world on fire and becomes the #1, I'd be quite content with Hiller as a backup. But if there is no clear cut #1, I think the Hiller and Ramo are pretty even.
Regarding Hartley, I agree that his leash was longer for Hiller, but recall that he turned to Ramo to play those last few games down the stretch (starting in Edmonton), before he got injured. Fortunately, Hiller stepped in and played well, and was the clear #1 for the Vancouver series (while Ramo was injured).