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Originally Posted by Caged Great
I think the Flames should start Hiller in both games this week.
You know Ramo is playing better.
If Hiller plays terribly, waive him and put him in Stockton.
If Hiller plays well, waive Ortio and put him in Stockton.
If another team claims Ortio, so be it. It would be disappointing, but it would not be the end of the world.
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I don't know, I think it would be kind of dumb. We'd be left in the situation of potentially only having Gillies and Poulin as our goalies under contract for next year, forcing us into a position of weakness with other GMs. There are no guarantees in UFA and guys like Martin Jones apparently command 1st+ in trades. I wouldn't be on board with such a move at all.
Sink or swim with Ortio, he has potential still. Ramo and Hiller have proven to be below average, why not waive them instead? It's not like the Hartley has even given Ortio a chance, and we already know Hiller and Ramo are no good. Even if we somehow make the playoffs (LOL, ya right), Hiller and/or Ramo will be destined to poop the bed... so what's the point? So we can lose them for nothing after a disappointing season AND not have Ortio? Sounds like a move out of the Kevin Lowe play book, only he meant to tank his team.
If they lose him to waivers, I honestly hope Ortio goes on to become a star, it would be so fitting and deserved... and so Calgary Flames.