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NHL Goaltending

Inside the Devils’ Offseason Goaltending Predicament

Donnah Campbell | June 18, 2025

After a season of stellar goaltending, the New Jersey Devils are entering a precarious situation during the offseason. Starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom is entering the final year of his contract,…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL Goaltending

Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History?

THW Archives | June 17, 2025

“Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters.…

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Hurricanes’ Goaltending Tandem All Set for 2025-26

Zach Martin | June 15, 2025

As of Sunday, June 15, we’re officially 15 days from Day 1 of the 2025 Free Agency/Re-Sign Phase for the NHL as teams look to bolster their lineups for the…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Hurricanes Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Pelle Lindbergh Remembered

THW Archives | June 7, 2025

Originally written in Nov. 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next to…

Categories Archives, Flyers Goaltending, Flyers History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Philadelphia Flyers

Too Good to Risk? Šilovs’ Rise Complicates Canucks’ Goalie Plans

The Old Prof | June 4, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks find themselves with a good problem — too many viable NHL-caliber goaltenders. But “good” doesn’t mean “easy.” Artūrs Šilovs’ breakout performance in the American Hockey League playoffs…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Goalie Future Hinges on Demko Decision

The Old Prof | June 1, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks have a crucial decision to make, and it centers in the crease. Goaltender Thatcher Demko, once seen as a franchise cornerstone, is entering the final year of…

Categories Canucks Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Vancouver Canucks

Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies

THW Archives | May 27, 2025

Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 98-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, New York Rangers, NHL Goaltending, Rangers Goaltending, Rangers History

Most Games Played by NHL Goalies

Ryan Gagne | May 24, 2025

On Dec. 31, 2023, Minnesota Wild netminder Marc-André Fleury became the fourth goalie in NHL history to play in 1,000 games. Even though he is still more than 100 games…

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Marc-André Fleury Curse Continues to Hit Teams

Ben Wagner | May 20, 2025

The NHL’s expansion protocol dictates the holding of a draft to fill out the roster of new teams. The Seattle Kraken picked apart the rest of the league to staff…

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Top 3 All-Time Chicago Blackhawks Goalies

Brandon Share-Cohen | May 19, 2025

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the NHL’s “Original Six” teams. As such, Chicago has gone through many goalies in the history of the franchise — some memorable, and some…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks Goaltending, Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Flames That Got Away: 3 Goalies Who Found Success Elsewhere

Greg Tysowski | May 9, 2025

They say hindsight is 20/20. So, I’m quite positive every single NHL general manager looks back wistfully at former players who simply couldn’t cut the mustard on his team but…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Top 10 NHL Backup Goaltenders

Stephen Ground | May 7, 2025

*Article was updated in May 2025 Backup goalies in the NHL are tragically underappreciated. It’s hard enough for a team to find a starting goaltender that they can rely on…

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