NHL Goaltenders Making a Run for No. 1 Jobs

January 3rd, 2016 by Carol Schram Leave a reply »
The waters are choppy for NHL goaltenders these days.

Yes, most elite teams are still riding one main man and his big contract as they pursue their Stanley Cup dreams. But every year, we're seeing more and more upstarts challenge for those top positions—and the politically charged job-sharing situation is also becoming more common, as organizations try to hedge their bets in preparation for key moments.

Injuries can cause shock waves, but they're not the only reason why goaltending situations can become complex. Salary-cap issues, declining veterans and emerging talents are all creating murky scenarios around the NHL this season.

Injured Carey Price will be ushered back into his crease with a city-wide celebration in Montreal when he returns from his knee injury. But elsewhere, situations are much more uncertain.

Here's a look at teams in eight cities where an unexpected goaltender could have control of the reins by the end of the season.

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