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Originally Posted by Textcritic
So, I think a big part of the decision to play Hiller is also the hope of giving him opportunities to end the season on a high note. It honestly doesn't matter how many games Ortio plays to ride out the season, so long as he plays a bunch of them.
We tend to forget that coaches and managers form relationships with the players on their roster. As much as this is a business, as much as Hiller is not in their plans moving forward, I have NO DOUBT that Hartley and Treliving want the best for him. Playing Hiller in this game doesn't have any impact on the Flames this season AT ALL. But these remaining starts could mean a lot for Hiller.
All that said, this is a pretty silly thing about which to be outraged.
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I disagree. Hartley may well want to let Hiller go out on a high note but it should much more important to let Ortio go out on a high note. Hiller can't be in the Flames' plans after this season but Ortio more than likely is. They should be doing what they can to reward his decent play of late and try to get him a win against a relatively easy opponent. Hiller can take the back seat.
If on the other hand Hartley is trying to get Hiller's confidence back so he can win a few more games for the Flames this year then I don't what to say.