Yesterday I wrote that I think Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators is the most improved player this season. Commenters quickly pointed out Brian Elliott of the St Louis Blues. While Elliott has had a huge statistical improvement in his play this season, I do not see it as a huge sustained improvement. I wouldn’t list him among the elite goalies in the NHL. There are several better goalies around while Karlsson is one of the best defencemen in the game. In a fantasy draft next season Karlsson should be picked well before Elliott.
In fact I wouldn’t call Elliott the most improved goalie in the league this year. That honor would go to Jonathan Quick in Los Angeles.
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TEAMS: Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings
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