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Originally Posted by kehatch
Are you suggesting he didn't play well? Or are you just making words?
Ortio did play well last game. He also played well in three of the last four but had zero scoring support from his team. A good coach with a focus on development would take advantage of the softer competition tonight and award him with a follow up start. Maybe get some confidence.
There is zero reason to play Hiller tonight. There are plenty of reasons to play Ortio and he earned another start.
So yes, it appears that Hartley is once again going out of his way not to play him.
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No, I am saying it is a pointless thing to post. If one more puck bounces off someone's knee and goes in, he has an .880 SP. Doesn't change how he played at all.
To the point though, yes he played well. However, he didn't win and Hartley's rule has generally been win or change.
As I have said several times, I think Hartley is just playing two goalies and Hiller is getting some work (against a bottom feeder team).
I think there is absolutely nothing to see here and I think everyone's angst is unjustified.
And no, Hartly is not going out of his way to not play him - unless you think Ortio should get every start for the rest of the season, which I think is silly.