Common sense prevails.
It just makes sense to give Elliott the start against the Flames.
Nobody is owed anything, but the guy won nine straight games before losing to the Maple Leafs.
Pascal Leclaire hasn't won a game since Dec. 31st against the New York Islanders.
Right now, Elliott is going to give them their best chance to win.
I do think Leclaire will play before the Olympic break. They have to get him in. If Elliott loses against the Flames, then go back to Leclaire.
Right now, give him another chance.

I would make a bad coach. At least when it comes to goalies.
If I was Cory Clouston, I would have had lost my patience early Saturday.
I would have yanked Brian Elliott's ass right after Toronto's second goal.
The shot, from Luke Schenn, was from the top of the right wing faceoff circle. It went right through Elliott.
Now we're not talking Mike Green here. Schenn had two goals in 55 games before that one. No way he should have scored on that play.
I know Elliott had a nine-game winning streak heading into Toronto. He earned himself some rope. But I couldn't have let him continue to play after that goal. It reminded me of too many others he surrendered before the streak.
Unlike Bruce, I'd be starting Pascal Leclaire against the Flames. Without hesitation. He's been horrible at times too. But Leclaire hasn't started a game since Eli Wilson was goalie coach. And in my opinion, Leclaire is still their best option in the playoffs.

The Senators owe it to Brian Elliott to start him Tuesday against the Calgary Flames.
The 11-game winning streak is over.
He wasn't at his best Saturday in a 5-0 loss to the Maple Leafs.
But, Elliott deserves another chance. He took over when this team was in trouble. He took over with the No. 1 goalie sidelined with a concussion.
The time has come to back the backup and give Elliott another chance against the Flames.
If he goes down in Flames, then go back to Chocolate.
If neither of them works, bring back Mike Brodeur.
Just kidding.
l Nobody asked: Saints 28, Indy 21
I like the underdog.
A Super Bowl would be nice for the people of New Orleans.
l Nobody asked Part II: Can Shean Donovan please go in the lineup Tuesday to replace Jonathan Cheechoo?

The Senators have won 10 straight.
You can’t blame Cory Clouston for not wanting to make any changes.
That being said, the presence of Jonathan Cheechoo in the lineup continues to mystify. He was minus-2 against the Sabres and the perfect opportunity exists against the Vancouver Canucks Thursday to take him out and give Shean Donovan a chance.
Not going to happen. Makes you wonder.
Here’s my guess: The Senators would like to trade Cheechoo. There’s no question. Getting $3.5 million the books would be nice. You can’t move a guy if you don’t play him. Therefore Cheechoo needs to stay in the lineup to make him somewhat attractive.
The Senators had to take Cheechoo if they were going to get Milan Michalek for Dany Heatley. GM Bryan Murray didn’t have any illusions about Cheechoo. The club knew what it was getting.
Now, he has the worst plus/minus on the team and plays the least amount of minutes. Just thought this was a chance to make a change.
I know Don Brennan wrote a similar blog about this last week. I guess I'm just as mystified as he was.

BUFFALO _ The three-day break in the schedule ends for the Senators Wednesday,
Life will officially begin without Nick Foligno. Centre Jesse Winchester will make his return after missing 11 games with a knee injury.
The Senators have depth. They are showing it now. The nine-game win streak has everybody walking with a jump in their step.
We talk about measuring stick games all the time. This is another one. Why? It's a chance to close the gap for the No. 1 spot in the Northeast Division. The Senators within five points. The Sabres have 71. The Senators have 66. That wasn't the case a month ago. The goal didn't seem realistic.
Naturally, the chances of making the playoffs are much better for the Senators with the Olympic break just around the corner. They have a chance to go in on a high. First place in the Northeast means home-ice in the playoffs. That would be nice to not have to start on the road. The Senators have made up a lot of ground with 18 points in the last nine games. Making the Sabres look in the rearview mirror would be another achievement.