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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Johnson will not be played as the number one goalie? I wouldn't be too sure of that. I agree that Elliott still might turn it around but unless Johnson drops off, he won't be given many chances. You may not be giving enough notice to the significant discrepancy in their play this season.
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I am confident that Brian Elliot will play at least 15 of the remaining 40 games.
Both goalies have played <25 games this season, and Elliott has one less win than Johnson since Dec 1. I see nothing in the current situation to suggest that one will suddenly take on the lion's share of starts in the second half. Yes, if one of them goes on a tear he will play until he starts to tail off. But I do not believe that either goalie has shown with any confidence that they will play at an elite level for the balance of the year. I'm frankly surprised that you seem so willing to position Johnson as the starter after what has transpired in the first half. Unless something dramatic happens they will continue to play in tandem until April.