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Originally Posted by Finger Cookin
Hopefully Flames management has had more communication with Joni Ortio, upcoming goaltender prospect, about their plans and expectations for him this season then they have had with MattyC, Calgarypuck Franchise Player, so that his thought process isn't based on filling in the gaps.  |
Haha I am sure that is the case.
However, doesn't matter what they say. The fact would be they are bringing up a player and playing him ahead of Ortio. They can say all they want, their action says "we think this guy is more talented than you, the only reason you're here is contract status". If there was a significant gap in talent-level, it could be understood, but from what we've seen, there isn't.
No doubt Karri will get some time (depending on how long Hiller is out) possibly as early as Saturday due to the back to back. But I don't think bringing him up and playing him before you put in Ortio is sending the right message, regardless of the lip service that comes along with it.