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August 13th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

When news broke on July 1 that the Montreal Canadiens had made a signing, the fan base held their breath collectively. Their reaction to the news was mixed, to say the least, and a deep sigh soon followed. After all, there were plenty of other free agents that fans were hoping for and Keith...
August 10th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

Can anyone blame New York Islanders fans for being upset with the departure of goaltender Robin Lehner as a free agent on July 1? After all, Lehner departed the team on a one-year, $5 million contract to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Islanders answer to their goaltending situation? Signing Colorado...
August 9th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

Remember Karri Ramo, Calgary Flames fans? How about Joey MacDonald? Joni Ortio? Of course we all remember Brian Elliott. Since Mikka Kiprusoff retired after the 2012-13 season, the Flames have had 10 goaltenders who have played 10 or more games in the Flaming C. Obviously this is not a path...
August 5th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

So much for the Los Angeles Kings depends on a healthy, happy Jonathan Quick. If his health issues are not a thing of the past, the Kings appear equipped to handle the fallout. With Matt Millar joining Bill Ranford as the organization's goaltending gurus who have a history of making goalies...
August 5th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

Henrik Lundqvist has looked less and less like himself over these last few seasons. Overall, the New York Rangers were disappointing as a whole, but that could very well change with the 2019-20 season. "King Henrik" was among the many of Rangers players to have a lackluster season in 2018-19,...
July 29th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

In today's NHL, fans and coaches alike see any goalkeeper who starts 60 games or more as an absolute workhorse. Starting goalies are usually expected to play 45-55 games, unless they are truly at the top of the heap in the league. 20 years ago, goalies starting 60-plus games was more common,...
July 29th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

Since leaving Quebec and moving to Denver prior to the 1995-96 season, the Colorado Avalanche have enjoyed both the highest highs and lowest lows over the course of their 23-season history. From two Stanley Cups in 1996 and 2001 to an appalling 2016-17 season where they finished last in the league...
July 29th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

The Tampa Bay Lightning have extended goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy to an eight-year, $76 million contract. https://twitter.com/sportsnet/status/1155830417871781890?s=21 Vasilevskiy is coming off of a stellar season, holding a 39-10-4 record with a 2.40 goals against average (GAA) and a...
July 27th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

The Los Angeles Kings have had game-changing goalkeepers in the team’s history, including Rogie Vachon, Kelly Hrudey and Jonathan Quick. But who came closest to mastering the dubious act of becoming a great backup netminder? Who played the meanest second fiddle and complemented an exceptional...
July 27th, 2019
NHL Goaltending

Heading into the 2019 offseason, the Tampa Bay Lightning looked to have their NHL goaltending situation figured out. With starting goaltender Andrei Vasilevski coming off a Vezina trophy-winning season and backup Louis Domingue rejuvenating his career, there seemed to be little reason to make a...
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