Outside of Hudler's regression and the disappearance of Wideman's game, Ortio has been my third biggest disappointment this season. I was hoping he would be able to secure the backup spot, and maybe even push for 20 starts this year. Instead, he does nothing in the NHL, gets sent back to AHL, and then gets lit up.
Coming back from last year's injury might have something to do with it, but he's looked far from being NHL starter material. Hope he can string another 10-15 strong games together -- if we're still out of the playoff hunt he might get another opportunity with the big club at the end of the season.
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