From time to time, I also get this error message:
Jetpack could not contact WordPress.com: register_http_request_failed. This usually means something is incorrectly configured on your web host.
Unknown SSL protocol error in connection to jetpack.wordpress.com:443
I've opened up a support ticket with Godaddy but haven't heard back from them yet. If anyone has any ideas on how to resolve this problem, I would be grateful. Otherwise, as another poster commented, is there a way to get and install version 2.3?