[Signing] Flames sign Joni Ortio to two-year deal

[Fire]

Originally Posted by Nehkara

Just to clarify: AAV means average annual value (not the total value of the contract). So this contract would be 2yr, $0.6M AAV.

That could be a real bargain in year 2. A bit surprise the Flames got him to sign for so low. You would think he could get a lot more if he went to the KHL. Nice to see that Ortio is dedicated on playing in the NHL.

[getbak]

Originally Posted by jlh2640

Does he need to pass through waivers to go the AHL or not yet ?

No. Goalies get an extra year of waiver exemption.

[MissTeeks]

Aaron Vickers@AAVickers · 26m

Ortio: "Right now I’m just happy to get the opportunity and the trust of the organization to get a two-year deal.” #Flames

Aaron Vickers@AAVickers · 26m

Ortio isn't going to wait to push for a spot on the #Flames either. He's looking to be the starter come September.



Aaron Vickers@AAVickers · 25m

Ortio: "At this point, it is crucial to get a lot of games in. I want them to be in the NHL and that’s my goal that I’m working towards."

Boomer & Rhett@BoomerAndRhett · 30m

Ortio: "Extremely happy. I'm thankful for the opportunity, it's good to get this out of the way and get a two-year contract." #Flames

Boomer & Rhett@BoomerAndRhett · 28m

Ortio: "Steal a job and a jersey, that's the business we're in. A young guy is always looking to get another guy's spot." #Flames

[Split98]

Pushing to be the starter with Ramo and Hiller on the big club already? I like Ortio

[Drury18]

Originally Posted by Nehkara

Just to clarify: AAV means average annual value (not the total value of the contract). So this contract would be 2yr, $0.6M AAV.

I guess I shouldn't try to sound intelligent at 3am. Oops.

[TheDebaser]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Ortio: "Steal a job and a jersey, that's the business we're in. A young guy is always looking to get another guy's spot." #Flames

I love the Flames message here and I love that Ortio is totally buying into it. I wish every Flame had this guys attitude. No nonsense to the guy, total stud.

[Oling_Roachinen]

Originally Posted by Drury18

CapGeek is reporting that the contract is 2yr, $1.2M AAV. NHL salary will be $600,000 for both years, AHL salary for 2014-15 is $115,000, a significant raise over last year's AHL salary of $67,500.

The overall contract is actually lower then last year as the NHL salary was $630,000 and a $80,000 signing bonus. He also had potentially $130,000 in performance bonuses. This new contract does not have any signing or performance bonuses.

Except he does have a one-way contract in 2015-2016 which means he's likely to make more money that year than the previous 4 years combined.