The Philadelphia Flyers didn't make much progress toward finding a clear-cut No. 1 goaltender this summer, but the addition of veteran free agent Ray Emery does give the team valuable depth that it lacked last season.
Even though a goalie tandem without an undisputed starter isn't an ideal situation, it's also not something that should prevent a team from competing for the Stanley Cup. After all, the Chicago Blackhawks won a championship last season with a formidable duo of Corey Crawford starting and Emery playing 21 games in a backup role.
But before Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette figures out how to use his tandem, he must determine which player, Emery or Steve Mason, is going to start between the pipes for Game 1 of the regular season against the Toronto Maple Leafs on October 2.
Preseason performance will play a huge part in who's chosen to start on opening night, but right now, the job is Mason's to lose. He was exceptional for the Flyers last season after being acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets at the trade deadline.
In fact, Mason drastically improved following his arrival to Philadelphia. ...
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Who Will Be Philadelphia Flyers’ Starting Goaltender: Ray Emery or Steve Mason?
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