What I see so far:
Bob
- likes Ramo
- is ambivalent about Hiller
- does not like / is uncomfortable with Ortio
Brad
- if forced to choose, probably leans Hiller over Ramo (was ok leaving Ramo unsigned until late in the off-season)
- does not think we have a current legit #1 (hence rumblings of off-season trades involving Hiller)
- likely thinks Ortio should be playing as a regular back-up (started the season with 3-man rotation to push for a resolution between Hiller / Ramo; sent Ramo sent down deservedly due to poor play; today's quote that Ortio "needs to play. That's the bottom line."
I suspect there was an uneasy truce about the goaltending situation during the off-season and into training camp. The situation likely could have resolved itself more readily had the team not started the season off so pitifully. But with practically no wins and rising pressure, Hartley went into bunker mode and was likely to ride either veteran over Ortio. Both played so pitifully that he had to send one down and give Ortio the odd start. Neither team nor Ortio played well, Hiller got injured, and Bob got his favourite goalie back.
I bet Hartley is happier than Treliving is about the whole situation. In fact, I suspect it worked out the exact opposite of what Treliving had planned or hoped for.
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