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Originally Posted by Vinny01
He played well no doubt about it and was a key player during the streak but not the sole reason the team won 10 in a row and he was in net for 11 straight wins. He was however the sole reason the team lost game 3 (along with a BS high stick goal that counted).
I am not a really big fan of the Smith deal but did feel strongly that the team simply could not come back with Elliott next year. He finished with a very average .910 which is the result of him going .930 for a huge stretch and .890 for a huge stretch. Never has been a legit starter always a 1a/b type.
Elliott might be sad to leave the team but I am happy they moved on. Wish him well wherever he goes unless he plays the Flames
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No goalie is ever the sole reason for a winning streak. Like you, I feel like Elliott's performance in the POs sealed his fate here. I think, however, he is capable of being a pretty solid guy. I'm not sure he gets a starter's role next year. The opportunities are very limited. I could see him in Pittsburgh as an experienced backup.