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Did the Flames make their best goaltending bet?

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28: Brian Elliott #1 of the Calgary Flames tends net against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on November 28, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Flames 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 28:  Brian Elliott #1 of the Calgary Flames tends net against the New York Islanders at the Barclays Center on November 28, 2016 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Islanders defeated the Flames 2-1 in overtime.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

So the Flames' goaltending has not been totally ideal this season. It currently sits at a .900 save percentage, tied for 24th in the NHL. (Not last!)

It wasn't ideal last season, either, and that was with a completely different cast. Then, however, it was .