Ortio has shown last season that he does have starter potential. Needs to continue developing, but without a doubt in my mind he has starter potential.
With that being said, I think he clears. Only because I can't think of a team right now that needs a backup right now, and Ortio has not shown well this season thus far.
Doesn't erase what he has accomplished the last couple of years in the AHL/NHL. Legit goalie prospect. A team just has to place him on the roster. I don't see any open slots at the moment, so I bet he clears - though wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't either.
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