Jets goaltending discussion (part 3)

[GJF]

My friend's brother's girlfriend's mom's hairdresser said he was looking for a vehicle here already too.

Oh really? How is it going?

 

[Daximus]

Whenever he gets cold, we can ride Helly and the other way around.

Just have to hope we don't get a double cold streak.

 

[almostawake]

I see Elliot as a goalie comparable to Pavs in his best season when we made the playoffs. Not in terms of style but in terms of streaky play throughout his career. He gets really hot and really cold but it should be enough to get us into playoffs with our offence.

Yes, but baseline is definitely much higher.

 

[Skidooboy]

I've always liked Elliot.
NCAA championship, Hobey Baker finalist.

if he has a "good' year he can play at an elite level. plus he has shown he can "win the big game" at the NCAA level.

Lets hope he has another breakout season!

 

[buggs]

If he signs here I'm okay with it. The most important aspect is I can then become pedantic about spelling his surname correctly, since it's the same as mine. Two l's and two t's please. Over 85% of Canadians spell it just as Brian does but everyone gets lazy because of Trudeau senior (insert unsuitable political commentary here that would be deleted).

I'll probably have to get a jersey though since it provides justification for throwing my own name on the back of it.

 

[ERYX]

I agree with just about everything you're saying, but the bolded is your imagination. You have no idea what deals Chevy did or didn't try to make and what he did or didn't offer to make those deals work. None of us do and until Chevy gets fired, re-hired, re-fired and retired, then writes a book, chances are none of us will know what did or didn't or almost happened.

This is a fair point, and I think you are right. It is easy to get sucked into the mentality of thinking that Chevy is just chilling at his cottage, but in reality he is probably trying to work deals and we would all be shocked to learn one day just how hard he's worked and things just haven't worked because players weren't willing to come to Winnipeg, or teams weren't willing to deal for whatever reason, etc.

I frequently forget this so thanks for the reminder.

Real life is not like GM mode on NHL '17.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Terrible move.

I couldn't disagree more.

A terrible move is the status quo - we know exactly what we have with Hutchinson. This is the right move, all things considered which have been mentioned in this thread.

 

[sting13]

Speaking of goalies, Has anyone heard anything about where Pav might end up?

 

[jorbjorb]

Having an average goaltender means about ten more wins for the Jets and that's playoff bound.

 

[TheDeuce]

Terrible move.

Incorrect. It's a perfectly acceptable move.


Glad to be of service.




m.

 

[kylbaz]

I couldn't disagree more.

A terrible move is the status quo - we know exactly what we have with Hutchinson. This is the right move, all things considered which have been mentioned in this thread.

My mistake. Not a terrible move, any move is an improvement but I think he's the bottom of the list for what is/was available.

 

[BB88]

Whenever he gets cold, we can ride Helly and the other way around.

That would be the plan/hope with Elliott move.

Have 2 goalies that can play, let them help each other to get through slumps.

Jets could/should have one of the best offenses in the league so even average goaltending could mean huge improvements.

 

[Hank Chinaski]

I'm cool with Elliott, but want to see the dollars and term we're commiting to him. Hopefully no more than two years.

 

[almostawake]

Speaking of goalies, Has anyone heard anything about where Pav might end up?

Europe?

 

[Hank Chinaski]

Goalies are so hard to predict even at the best of times, but one thing I can say about Elliott is that I think his style will complement the aging process well.

He's not one of these hyperkinetic goalies that relies on athleticism, he's very controlled and economical in his crease movements.

 

[Jetsetter]

That would be a good choice. He played well in the regular season and we want Helle to play the playoff games.

 

[DougieSmail]

Europe?

My ball hockey team?

 

[thejaf7]

Jets contact Flyers G Mason

http://www.tsn.ca/report-jets-contact-flyers-g-mason-1.791211

 

[Huffer]

Shouldn't this and the Elliott threads go into the overall goalie thread?

 

[Hunter368]

Due diligence only imo, not serious or likely imo

 

[ERYX]

My ball hockey team?

Don't you want to make the playoffs in your ball hockey league?

 

[Puckatron 3000]

If he signs here I'm okay with it. The most important aspect is I can then become pedantic about spelling his surname correctly, since it's the same as mine. Two l's and two t's please. Over 85% of Canadians spell it just as Brian does but everyone gets lazy because of Trudeau senior (insert unsuitable political commentary here that would be deleted).

I'll probably have to get a jersey though since it provides justification for throwing my own name on the back of it.

Thanks. Two l's and two t's. I'll make sure I never misspell Elloitt's name again.

 

[Ducky10]

My ball hockey team?

Not in win now mode I guess.

 

[Yukon Joe]

Speaking of goalies, Has anyone heard anything about where Pav might end up?

I haven't heard his name attached to a single rumour yet.

He's certainly not getting a starting job anywhere. I imagine teams may consider him if they're stuck for a backup or want a veteran AHL tender. But otherwise I imagine it's Europe for him.

 

[GoJetsGo204]

Big fan of the Elliott rumours. People wanted a good tandem goalie at the end of the season, and here we are, about to sign a good tandem goalie. Some people will never be happy, but the jets are better with Elliott than without him.