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Originally Posted by Textcritic
So long as the Flames are not performing a disservice to Ortio and Backstrom in the process, then no, this decision is not in any way "foolish." What is foolish is to think that Flames management have this same myopic view of things. What is foolish is to insist that this decision is somehow an egregious and irreparable slight to Ortio that will destroy his confidence and future.
Hiller still has a contract to practice, dress and play. I will reiterate: Rpviding starts for Hiller costs the Flames ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, and yet it could very well make a big difference for him in the summer.
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It could make a difference to Ortio in the summer too! Also, let's remember that Ortio has been a member of the Flames organization longer than Hiller! For goalies, most times they're not starting they would likely consider it a disservice. There's only a handful of games left to boot.
How can Trevy have confidence that Ortio can handle 25 games if Ortio has never played 25 games? Also keep in mind your backup might be your starter in the event that your goalie get injured. So how do you know that your backup can handle a 5:1 ratio if he's never played as much?
We're going in circles. You say there's no harm, I'm saying there is. Just agree to disagree.