Stock Watch for the NHL’s Replacement Goaltenders in the 2014-15 Season

December 10th, 2014 by Carol Schram Leave a reply »
No single position impacts the fortunes of a National Hockey League team more directly than the goaltender.

They're on the ice for nearly every second of the game. For the goalie, it only takes a couple of miscues to spell the difference between winning and losing.

No matter how carefully teams plan for their goaltending needs during the summer, injuries and other circumstances often necessitate midseason adjustments.

Over the last couple of weeks, we've seen two of the top teams in the Western Conference bring in veteran aid to tide them over while they deal with injuries. Other teams are giving unproven prospects a try in hopes that they'll blossom into full-time players, like Martin Jones did last season for the Los Angeles Kings.

Whether they have a job, want a job or are currently out of a job, here's a look at the impact of the key faces who are causing ripples on the goaltending scene as we head toward the midpoint of the 2014-15 season.

 

All stats courtesy of NHL.com.

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