Posts About "Backup Goaltender"
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...
The Greiss Is Wrong, Pitt! Penguins Backup Plan Struggling
March 18th, 2015 The Greiss Is Wrong, Pitt! Well, close enough. https://youtu.be/viKUu_BWqwc?t=4s This past offseason, the Pittsburgh Penguins went out and signed 28 year-old Thomas Greiss to a 1 year, $1 million contract. You see, when Tomas Vokoun retired after the 2013 NHL playoffs, the Penguins gave the backup role to 26 year-old Jeff Zatkoff...
THW Presents: #TinyTrades
March 2nd, 2015 Deadline Day #TinyTrades Tracker With the 2015 NHL trade deadline now a thing of the past, here's your complete list of all eleven #TinyTrades that went down on NHL trade deadline day 2015. Almost 35 minutes after the 3pm deadline, we learned of the Phillips-for-Knight #TinyTrades deal, making it the eleventh & final...
Will Goaltending Sink the Panthers?
June 25th, 2014 After reacquiring Roberto Luongo, it appears the last thing the Florida Panthers need to worry about is goaltending. But Luongo won't be the netminder for all 82 games. The Panthers will be lucky to squeeze 70+ games out of him in the 2014/15 season. The 35 year old star netminder will have to shoulder some of the goaltending...
Peter Budaj: The Quintessential NHL Backup
October 18th, 2013 By Matthew Macaskill (@Habsology) When the Montreal Canadiens traded Jaroslav Halak to the Saint Louis Blues, they were without a natural backup for Carey Price. Enter Peter Budaj, who signed a two-year deal with the Habs on July 1, 2011 worth $2.3 million dollars. In his first year with the Canadiens, Budaj posted average numbers...
Fantasy Hockey: 5 Backup Goalies To Watch Out For
February 7th, 2013 3.) Johan Hedberg (New Jersey Devils) - The Moose is loose and fantasy hockey managers could possibly benefit from adding Hedberg to their lineups. While Martin Brodeur had some minor problems last week against the Islanders and Penguins, he will still be New Jersey's go-to guy for the remainder of the season. However, that does not...
Leland Irving: Flames new back-up ready at a moment's notice
January 31st, 2013 After several seasons trying to make his mark, goaltender Leland Irving has finally landed in the National Hockey League. Following a week-long training camp, the netminder was named as the back-up to Calgary Flames starter Miikka Kiprusoff. The 24-year-old native of Barrhead, Alberta now becomes the ninth different back-up...
Several Teams Relying On Backup Goalies In This Young Campaign
October 26th, 2011 Every season sees someone unexpected step up out of nowhere and guide their team throughout the year. Some players such as Martin St-Louis and Patrick Roy came out of nowhere, performed well and became stars while others like Michael Leighton faded back into obscurity after their moment in the limelight.
Introducing Ondřej Pavelec And Chris Mason Of The Winnipeg Jets
August 14th, 2011 Ondrej Pavelec and Chris Mason. Familiar names in Hockey circles but a Thomas/Rask or Luongo/Schneider star duo? Doubtful. Pavelec is definitely a star of the future and Mason is a solid veteran but are they seen as a long-term tandem for the Jets future? ONDREJ PAVELEC Standing at 6'3 and weighing around 220 (almost identical...
The NHL Backup Goaltender Phenomenon- Amateur Hour
July 16th, 2011 Who doesn't like a nice feel good story? A cat rescued from a tree? A dog surfing? Imagine this; Pavelec, a few hours before game time for the Jets twists his ankle, nothing serious but he won't be playing. Mason will start but no time to call up someone like Pasquale from the St John's farm team. The only option besides not having a...
