When the season was on the line for the St. Louis Blues, they turned to 31-year-old veteran goaltender Brian Elliott.
Now, after being eliminated one game short of a 2016 Stanley Cup final appearance, they're putting their faith in a much younger goalie.
St. Louis is handing the keys to the crease to 25-year-old Jake Allen next season after dealing Elliott to Calgary on draft night. Allen and Elliott had been tangling for control of the St. Louis crease for two seasons, with Elliott starting 83 games compared to Allen's 76.
"I think honestly for both of us it's probably the best thing personally," Allen said.