renew [2:47 p.m.] — Flyers have officially signed Martin Jones (and Nate Thompson), and have held an introductory Zoom conference call with reporters for their new substitute goalkeeper. He said that his decision to sign Philadelphia received his Help the goalkeeper coach Kim Dillabaugh who is familiar with the team.

He also said that after a few years of lows, he hopes to reverse the situation in 2021.

Part of the reason he came here like Keith Yandle was because he felt he had a chance to win.

Whether this is the case-especially after the Flyers missed the playoffs last season-remains to be seen.

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As the Flyers enter the free agency market, there is one need to stand out: a substitute goalkeeper partnered with a young Carter Hart. Although some goalkeepers had left the board in the hours before the free agent market opened at noon on Wednesday, General Manager Chuck Fletcher did not waste any time to get his man.

According to multiple reports – originally reported by Elliott Friedman of SportsNet and Darren Dreig of TSN – the flyer has signed a $2 million deal with former Sharks goalkeeper Martin Jones. One-year contract.

Earlier in the day, former substitute Brian Elliott signed an agreement with the Chargers. It is clear that the Flyers will have a new substitute for the 2021-22 season, despite reports that the Flyers are considering Bray Den Holtby and others, they ended up on Martin, who was recently bought out by San Jose.

On the face of it, Jones’ numbers-not to mention the fact that the Sharks just dumped him-don’t fully inspire confidence. Jones’ record last year was 15-13-4, and last season’s average goal rate with the Sharks was 3.28 and save rate was 0.896. The 31-year-old goalkeeper has spent the past six seasons in San Jose, and his numbers have steadily declined over the past few years.

However, there is a caveat.

Although his number of goals per game soared to 3.28 last season, his save rate has remained stable at 0.896 in the past three seasons, which clearly shows that it is more likely that the poor defense around him has led to a decline in production. After entering the playoffs every season during his first four seasons there, including participating in the Stanley Cup finals and another conference finals seat, the Sharks have failed to make the playoffs in the past two seasons. Their defense Is one of the reasons.

Here is more information about Jones’ fall on SB Nation’s Sharks website Fear the Fin:

Without Jones, the Sharks would not have reached the 2016 Stanley Cup final. The series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Sharks is a true goalkeeping game. If the Sharks win, Jones may win the title of Conn Smythe.

Whether it’s a lingering injury or a change in his playing style, or the Sharks insisting on letting him play more than 60 games for four consecutive seasons, Martin Jones-he did well from the start, but the high point Getting higher and higher-falling off the cliff. I don’t know if this is to be expected, although the 6-year contract he signed in 2017 may be destined to be too long for a goalkeeper who has just become a starter. [fearthefin.com]

Can the new environment revive experienced network administrators? possible. But at least he should be Hart’s young bench choice, and should be able to play more games than Elliott’s three seasons in Philadelphia.

The past few seasons have not been good for Jones, but the Flyers clearly believe they can get him back on track. Of course, if they can’t do it, it will put more pressure on Hart, let him return after a difficult 2021 season, and let him have his own rebound season.

So, what is left of the Flyers? Maybe another winger?Please stay tuned for our real-time update posts Right here With the development of free agency…

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