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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
His adjusted save percentage and save percentage are woese than Hiller's. He was terrible on the AHL too this year, last year was mediocre. If we only eliminate the bad things he had a good ahl season two years ago and a few great performances mixed in the NHL. Why should we eliminate all the bad parts? He's 25 this April, so while there's some room for improvement, it's a pretty big gamble to suggest he's going to be an NHL goalie.
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For a usually rational poster - you sure seem to have it out for Ortio.
I don't think he's any great shakes or anything. But I'd rather have a cheap back-up than an expensive one if they are going to be bad.
Find a starter, have Ortio/Poulin battle for the back-up spot. Have Gillis start in the AHL with the Ortio/Poulin loser as back-up and McDonald in the ECHL.
I'd rather have Gillis spend the full year in the AHL than have to yank him up to sit on the bench whenever you get an injury in the NHL because you have no goalie depth.