If we re-sign both Ortio and Ramo doesn't that mean we already have our two starters for next year? I can't envision that happening. Either one is suitable more for the backup role. Ramo is more proven, and Ortio has more potential. But neither should be giving starter duties (unless next year is a total writeoff).
If we don't have a new starter in net for 2017 I don't think I'll be the only disappointed Flames fan. We can't run with that tandem with with Gillies and McDonald in our prospect pool. If Treliving can't trade for a new goalie I would try and sign a goalie to another short term Hiller-like deal. Ward, Khudobin, Enroth, Raanta, Talbot, Stalock, and maybe Reimer are all goalies I would look at depending on how the season goes. Not the best of options, but we know what to expect with Ortio/Ramo; at least some of those goalies could be an improvement.
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