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5 Backup Goalies Who Shined in the 1980s

December 18, 2020 by Scott Blair
Andy Moog, Boston Bruins

The NHL has had quite a few backup goalies go on to great careers. Many of them backed up legends or future Hall of Famers and eventually had great careers …

Read more5 Backup Goalies Who Shined in the 1980s

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending Tags Andy Moog, Bill Ranford, Reggie Lemelin, Rollie Melanson

Rejuvenated Schneider Leading Devils Rise in Standings

January 4, 2018 by Alex Chauvancy
Schneider Devils

Heading into the offseason, there were a lot of question marks surrounding the New Jersey Devils, especially Cory Schneider, who had a career-worst season in 2016-17. In 59 starts, he …

Read moreRejuvenated Schneider Leading Devils Rise in Standings

Categories Devils Goaltending, New Jersey Devils Tags Cory Schneider, Rollie Melanson

The Rise and Fall of Eddie Lack

November 29, 2017 by Ryan Pike
Calgary Flames goaltender Eddie Lack

Ever since Miikka Kiprusoff hung up his pads, the Calgary Flames have struggled to find goaltending consistency. While Mike Smith has emerged as the dependable starting goalie the team has …

Read moreThe Rise and Fall of Eddie Lack

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending Tags Eddie Lack, Rollie Melanson, Top Story

Jacob Markstrom: Back On The Radar?

October 25, 2014October 24, 2014 by Bubba Lackey

Jacob Markstrom: Back On The Radar? It’s been a strange ride through professional hockey for Vancouver Canucks’ prospect Jacob Markstrom. The 24-year old netminder has gone through the best of …

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Categories Vancouver Canucks Tags Jacob Markstrom, Rollie Melanson

Is Carey Price a Better Goalie?

October 15, 2013 by Nathan Currier
David Clarkson, New Jersey Devils

He isn’t seeing a different hair stylist or spending time at the tanning salon. Carey Price looks different in the net. I’ve noticed it, play-by-play and color commentators say so …

Read moreIs Carey Price a Better Goalie?

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles Tags Carey Price, Rollie Melanson, Stephane Waite

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Panthers’ Offense Producing Like Contenders

Marcel Pronovost – Red Wings’ Underrated Star

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  • Winless in Winnipeg: 1980–81 Jets Set Record Streak
  • Senators’ Josh Norris Is Making His Case for the Calder