Posts About "Alex Stalock"
Meet the Goalies Battling for Dubnyk's Backseat
August 14th, 2018 Goalies are the last line of defense in the NHL. In a long 82-game season, the starter is going to need a break. Whether that’s because of injury or simply because the number one needs to catch his breath from the bench, NHL teams need to have capable backups ready to go. Minnesota Wild training camp will feature two guys battling...
Can Dubnyk Keep This Run Going?
November 15th, 2017 With a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night, Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk posted his third straight shutout. He has turned back 103 shots against the Montreal Canadiens and a back-to-back against the Flyers, with a shutout streak of more than 195 minutes. There's obviously not a hotter goalie in the league...
New Season, New Start for Hurricanes
October 9th, 2017 The Carolina Hurricanes won their first game of the season on Saturday night against the Minnesota Wild, 5-4 in a shootout. It may turn out to be their most significant win of the year. It is the first season-opener the Hurricanes have played at home in years, as well as the first season-opener they have won in seven years. The win is...
No Backup: Analyzing the Wild’s Goaltending Situation
May 12th, 2017 Following a first-round playoff exit, the Minnesota Wild face a busy offseason full of questions and signings. One of the more important issues surrounding the team is the state of the goaltending. Currently, the Wild are rolling with a tandem of Devan Dubnyk and Darcy Kuemper. Now, it’s no secret that Dubnyk has been an elite...
Wild Put Darcy Kuemper on New Contract
July 6th, 2016 The Minnesota Wild have signed backup netminder Darcy Kuemper to a one-year contract extension carrying a value of $1.55 million. Kuemper has had an up-and-down career with Minnesota, helping to bail them out of some serious goaltending issues a few years back (when he started that season perceived as being behind Johan Gustafsson on...
Minnesota Wild Sign Victor Bartley, Alex Stalock, Pat Cannone
July 2nd, 2016 The Minnesota Wild made a few depth signings on the first day of free agency, including giving contracts to defenseman Victor Bartley, goaltender Alex Stalock and AHL veteran Patrick Cannone. Stalock, a former goaltender with the San Jose Sharks who was at one point considered to be the future of their net when they moved on from...
