Goalie is perhaps the most important position in hockey, and teams are always looking for one who can keep the puck out of the net. The Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames have an abundance of players at the position and could be looking to move at least one during the season.
For Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom looks to be on his way out of town in the final season of his three-year, $10.25 million deal, and the Flames are carrying three goalies they feel can contribute. But for how long?
Let's take a look at what these teams could end up doing with their netminders.
Backstrom's Days in Minnesota Numbered?
The former William M. Jennings Trophy winner and four-time All-Star has appeared in just 40 games over the past two seasons. Those were his two worst seasons in terms of goals-against average (3.02 and 3.04, respectively) after he posted a GAA under 3.00 in every other year of his career.
His two teammates in goal, Darcy Kuemper and Devan Dubnyk, have played well enough, allowing just three goals ...
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Article written by Mike Norris