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Brian Elliott Contract Extension In St. Louis
by Paul on 05/19/14 at 10:03 AM ET
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ST. LOUIS (MAY 19, 2014) – - St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Monday the club has re-signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a three-year contract.
Elliott, 29, appeared in 31 regular season games last season, posting an 18-6-2 record while ranking 11th in both save percentage (.922) and shutouts (4), and second with a 1.96 goals-against average.
The 6-foot-2, 209-pound goaltender has spent his past three campaigns with the Blues, including 2011-12, when he set single-season franchise records in save percentage (.940), goals-against average (1.56) and shutouts (9) en route to earning the 2012 Jennings Trophy.
Over the past three seasons, Elliott ranks second overall (at least 50 games played) with a .680 win percentage (55-24-7), while his 16 shutouts not only lead the League, but are tied for second in Blues franchise history.
Overall, Elliott has appeared in seven NHL seasons, including stints with Ottawa, Colorado and St. Louis. He has accumulated a 116-77-23 record, including a 2.48 goals-against average, .910 save-percentage and 25 shutouts in 235 career regular season games.
In addition, Elliott has dressed in 18 career postseason games, posting a 6-10 record, including a 2.55 goals against average and a .898 save percentage.
The Newmarket, Ontario native was originally signed by the Blues as a free agent on July 1, 2011.
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This is a lot to pay a back up if Jake Allen is number 1.
Posted by NHLJeff from Pens fan in Denver on 05/19/14 at 10:31 AM ET
According to CapGeek, Allen will make $800K next season, then RFA status the next year.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 05/19/14 at 10:34 AM ET
Rutherford also has quotes in his Twitter timeline from GM Armstrong about Miller not returning.
Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 05/19/14 at 11:36 AM ET
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Posted by Paul from Motown Area on 05/19/14 at 10:14 AM ET