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Dan Ellis' .924 save percentage in the regular season was tops in the NHL. (Photo by Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images) I don’t know what kind of incriminating photos David Poile has of Dan Ellis, but whatever it is, it has to be nasty. Because, quite frankly, there’s no other explanation for Ellis putting his John Hancock on a deal worth far less than he could have snagged on the open market after July 1. This is a goalie who, despite only having one NHL game on his resume prior to this season, posted the top save percentage – the stat most, including myself, believe is the best measure of a goalie’s overall ability – in both the regular season and playoffs. When I first heard about Ellis’ new deal, I assumed the $3.5 million was his annual salary, not the two-year total. Even at $3.5 per, Ellis wouldn’t have been overpaid... [read full story]
