5 Canadiens’ Goalies You Didn’t Know Were Habs
The Montreal Canadiens have been a franchise for over 100 years, with many players passing through their system — some becoming Hall of Famers (HOFer), some have just been a…
The Montreal Canadiens have been a franchise for over 100 years, with many players passing through their system — some becoming Hall of Famers (HOFer), some have just been a…
There have been many a memorable goalie mask to draw attention in the NHL. Some of them far more iconic than the netminders who donned them, while others were an…
In 2017, Matt Murray seemed like the Pittsburgh Penguins’ goalie of the future, winning back-to-back Stanley Cups as a rookie and earning the starting job over a future Hall of…
The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…
Drafting and developing a franchise goaltender is a tough thing to do. It is made so difficult because there is a set learning curve at the position. Traditionally, netminders develop…
Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…
The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
Roman Cechmanek was one of these European players whose star rose as fast as declined. He was not a widely known draft pick, burst onto the scene in the NHL…
*This article was most recently updated in Feb. 2024 These days, there’s sometimes a fine line between NHL starters and their backups. Take Detroit Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon for…