Posts About "Ryan Miller"
Flames Have 3 Good Options to Backup Rittich
May 22nd, 2020 One big question mark that the Calgary Flames will need to address once free agency begins is what their goaltending situation will be moving forward. This season, they decided to bring in veteran Cam Talbot to backup David Rittich. It worked out well, as Rittich made the All-Star Game and Talbot was terrific when called upon. However,...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, KHL Contracts, More
May 20th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news out of Edmonton that the city's Mayor is behind the push to see the city officially approved to host NHL games. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, there is more speculation that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere might be on the move. In Anaheim, Ryan Miller isn't sure about his future, and former...
5 Best NHL Backups
May 7th, 2020 Sometimes there’s a thin line between the skill levels of No. 1 goalies and their backups in the NHL. Not only has it become more common for teams to platoon their goalies in and out, but more and more one-time starters are now finding new life in the NHL as backups, to which this list will attest. Taking into account stats,...
5 Free Agent Goalie Targets for the Bruins
April 27th, 2020 Over the last couple of seasons, the Boston Bruins have been blessed with excellent backup goaltending. Jaroslav Halak, who signed with the club ahead of last season, has played his role very well behind Tuukka Rask. Halak's .922 save percentage (SV%) last season was his best since the 2011-12 season. He did this with a good amount...
THW's Goalie News: Grubauer Update, Miller's Collapse, and More
February 18th, 2020 The NHL is reaching a fever pitch as the Feb. 24 trade deadline is less than a week away. One team may need to be on the lookout for a solution in net, as their starter is going to miss significant time. Grubauer Out Indefinitely In the third period of this weekend's Stadium Series game at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, the...
THW's Goalie News: Shesterkin's Promotion, Saros, Talbot Shutouts
February 14th, 2020 New York Rangers head coach David Quinn made a monumental-if-inevitable announcement on Thursday, a story that leads the goalie news. Also, one Anaheim Ducks goalie made a tremendous trade just under two weeks before the deadline. Shesterkin is Rangers #1 New York Rangers' goaltender on the rise Igor Shesterkin has been dominant...
Miller Stops 31 Shots; Ducks Hang on to Beat Sabres 3-2
February 9th, 2020 BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ryan Miller stopped 31 shots, including all 15 he faced in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks held off the Buffalo Sabres for a 3-2 win Sunday. Jakob Silfverberg, Ryan Getzlaf and Nick Ritchie staked Anaheim to a 3-0 lead by scoring over a 5:45 span in the first period, and the Ducks closed out a 3-0-2 road...
Retooling Ducks Lack 'Big Name' Trade Asset
December 23rd, 2019 In spite of fans' best hopes and a rose color outlook at the start of the season, the Anaheim Ducks have returned to the bottom of the NHL standings. As of Saturday, they sit seven points out of the last playoff spot in the Western Conference. They are tied for dead last with the Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks. The Ducks are...
Net Gains: NHL's Load Management Is Top Goalies Playing Less
December 2nd, 2019 Marc-Andre Fleury plays when he’s told. How much he plays has changed. A decade ago, Fleury started 61 out of 82 games before backstopping Pittsburgh to the Stanley Cup. He started 58 and 34 times on the Penguins’ 2016 and 2017 Cup runs splitting time with Matt Murray, then made 46 starts for Vegas and led the expansion Golden...
THW's Goalie News: Which Goalies Might Be Traded?
November 23rd, 2019 It may seem like the NHL's trade deadline on Feb. 24 is ages away. But with most teams officially at the quarter mark of the season, it's becoming time for them to take stock of their position and start to decide whether they want to be buyers or sellers. A particularly loaded draft with top prospect Alexis Lafreniere will provide added...
Getzlaf, Miller Help Ducks Beat Avalanche 5-2
October 27th, 2019 DENVER — Ryan Getzlaf scored a power-play goal in the second period, Ryan Miller stopped 35 shots, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Saturday night. Adam Henrique and Carter Rowney scored in the first period, and Max Comtois and Jakob Silfverberg had goals in the third to help the Ducks end a three-game skid...
THW's Goalie News: Quick's Future, Miller's Streak & Knight's Debut
October 12th, 2019 Goaltending has been a source of stress in the state of California, at least for two of its three teams, to start off this season. Also, one of the top goaltending prospects in quite some time makes his NCAA debut against some heavy firepower. Are Quick’s Days Numbered in Los Angeles? As we touched on in this morning’s NHL...
Miller Turns Back 26 Shots, Ducks down Blue Jackets 2-1
October 11th, 2019 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Miller had 26 saves in his first start of the season, lifting the Anaheim Ducks to a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. Jakob Silverberg and Cam Fowler scored for the Ducks, who have won four of their first fi...
