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Originally Posted by MarkGio
Ortio has had a very up and down career so far and his job is DEFINITELY on the line this summer. I think it's very realistic he may never play again. So why should Hiller and Backstrom be extended a courtesy over Ortio? Ortio has been a member of the Flames longer than both, so the Flames should take care of their own tenured staff before helping outsiders.
Remember, Hiller and Backstrom have had a long career of chances to prove where they belong. I'd argue Ortio has been given inconsistent opportunities with short patience for him to prove himself.
The classy thing to do is let Ortio prove he can handle a tough schedule.
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Huh? They aren't being extended a courtesy over Ortio, Ortio is going to get the bulk of the starts not them. So yes, they are going to let Ortio prove he can handle a tough schedule. They can accomplish both things, letting Ortio handle the bulk of the schedule while still giving Backstrom/Hiller a few starts each.
Sounds like you don't disagree with anything then?