Ortio has historically been a slow starter that plays himself into a "kipper level" goalie at lower levels.
Waivers decided that Ortio cannot be sent down to play himself into form, and the Flames couldn't just throw him out there to figure it out.
That said, the last 2yrs call ups have shown that Ortio CAN. play quality NHL hockey. I'm not ready to give up on him.
If he has been practicing poorly, obviously AHL coaching has not corrected this. But if he can be a world class goalie, this short term suffering might be worth it, no?
I agree this season has sucked so far, but it isn't dead yet. Lots of positives coming...
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