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Originally Posted by JerryUnderscore
I disagree with the drastic dichotomy that Smith is elite and Elliott is bad.
However, I recognize that Smith is an improvement over Elliott.
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One has finished high in Vezina balloting and one has not. Although that award has its issues. But Smith did have an arguably top 3 season in the NHL as a goalie and Elliott never has.
Probably more accurate to say that Smith is an above average starter and Elliott is an average starter.