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Originally Posted by Textcritic
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.
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I see you are counting wins. One could argue that over that period the coaches lobbed Elliott a softball with Col x2, Arizona x2 and Van x2.
Throw out that narrative that any given night, any team can win. This is a statistically biased gift to a guy that really bloody well needs it.
Shame on you for comparing wins since Dec 1, as if quality of competition was no factor. Please.