I definitely don't think Ortio should be getting every start from now until the end of the season - I don't think it is good for his development at all, and I doubt it will show us any more than the fact that he is human and will get tired.
With that being said, I also echo many posters thoughts about 'why Hiller'? I mean, there is no way he is going to be re-signed, and with the TD expired, it isn't like the Flames can build him up into an asset that they can move. I feel Backstrom should be backing up Ortio at this point, if for on other reason than just to cross him off the list of potential stop-gaps and backups.
I am curious why they picked this game for Hiller to start. It isn't a back-to-back.
The only shred of logic behind it is that they don't want to do a disservice to Hiller, or make the organization not look like it honors contracts/situations. Even then, a bit of a reach. Ortio is either showing signs of fatigue, and Backstrom is not up to snuff yet in practice, or.. I just don't know.
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