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Originally Posted by PeteMoss
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.
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I don't mind this solution, I just find it odd that a goalie like Ortio is looked at like there's a great future here. He could be a short stop gap I guess, as we'll need a warm body. I agree Gillies shouldn't be in the NHL.