I will say:
I didn’t want Elliott back at any cost.
I think Halak at age 36 is toast.
Bernier got overpaid at $4M & I don’t think they could afford to give him that.
Raanta is another unreliable, injury-prone Neuvirth type.
Mrazek was one of the worst goalies I’ve ever seen in his Philly stint.
Holtby has been worse than Jones the last two seasons, IMO, & I didn’t like the idea of pairing Hart with his hero. All kinds of psychological implications for a kid who is already way into his own head.
Ullmark? Couldn’t afford him & he was signed as a #1.
Andersen? Was given a clear opportunity to be the #1.
Reimer? Was given a clear opportunity to be the #1.
Broissant or whatever his name is? Has never played a lot & he’s probably not choosing Philly over Vegas, anyway.
Jones? I’m disappointed, but in reality their options weren’t good. The best ones are all in places where they are the #1 or have a clear opportunity for #1. Most have significant questions.
I’ll hope for a Cam Talbot style reclamation of form. But the Flyers may have to hope one of Ersson, Sandstrom, or Ustimenko steps up.