The real question is - are they going to try to retain the guy they hold on to after this year? Obviously performance this season will influence that but if the plan moving forward is Ortio/Gillies then i beleive it doesnt matter who out of Hiller/Ramo they go with this year and who ever has any form of market value, try to get a pick out of them, even if you have to retain a large chunk of salary for this year.
Either Goalie with Ortio
The Ortio/Gillies tandem next year would also free up some cap for the signings required in the off season.
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