Question 3: Between Elliott and Johnson, who should the Flames keep?
Jonathan Boulanger
Johnson absolutely. Cheaper, younger, homegrown and a really underrated goalie.
Alex Hoegler
Johnson, of course. He’s going to be cheaper and is best suited to be a backup. Elliott isn’t even the best goalie on the market, and the Flames need an upgrade between the pipes.
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Dan Raicevich
Neither. Send them both packing.
Ramina Shlah
Again, I agree with Jonathan and Alex in this case (sorry again, Dan). As much as I like Elliott, between the two, Johnson is a better fit with the team right now. He was the more consistent goaltender to start the season off for the Flames and they needed that consistency off the bat – something Elliott couldn’t quite give the team until halfway through the season. And I think Johnson can be a legitimate backup to any goaltender in the league.