The San Jose Sharks sit atop the Pacific Division 33 games into the 2016-17 NHL season because they defend well. After starting 29 of those games, it is time to give Martin Jones rest.
Jones has started more games than any goalie but Cam Talbot (31) of the Edmonton Oilers. It is interesting to note they were the top backup goalies acquired to be starters in the summer of 2015.
This is not to say Jones is not playing well. He is 17-11-1 with a .920 save percentage (sv%) and 2.