Elliott was a solid backup until age caught up with him. Jones is 5 years younger. For a goalie he's still in his prime. I think unlike Elliott Jones physically can handle a harder workload. It's the mental pressure of being the starting goalie on a contender that was his main issue.Jones has been a pleasant surprise but Elliott was solid for stretches when used as a back-up. The fact that Hart is looking back to form is key so Jones doesn't get overused and exposed.
But he was expected to be hot garbage all year. Two wins against division/WC opponents, one of which he was a major part of and another he faced 40 shots and still one was likely not on anyone's bingo card.If he reverts back he’s going to cost us a whole lot more points than those two wins gained us.
In other words, definitely not a win. Especially since we’re unlikely to be battling those two teams for a playoff spot.
Remember the good old days when all of Fletcher’s offseason additions were validated after 3 games?3 game sample
I was surprised to hear last night that his SO record was so good. Jones is now 19-9 with a .774 SV%. That is the 6th best Career SO SV% of goalies with at least 10 SO GP.
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