The Washington Capitals’ plan to help Ilya Samsonov succeed Braden Holtby in net got upended on Thursday afternoon, as goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who signed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal in October, announced he would be stepping away from the game to get medical treatment. “Today is a pretty tough and emotional day for me,”
NHL Goaltending
On Dec. 8, the Florida Panthers announced the establishment of a Goaltending Excellence Department. In his first season as general manager, Bill Zito is pioneering an environment that provides a better experience for goaltenders at every level in the organization’s system. This means that, in addition to world-class coaching, goaltenders will receive cohesive training and
The last line of defence. In a nutshell, that is what a goaltender has, is and will always be. No matter the era they played in, the job has always remained the same. See shot, stop shot…rinse and repeat. Sounds simple enough, now if only it were that easy. Off we go to the 1960’s
35 years old is “old” for a professional athlete in 2020, and it is especially old for a hockey player. For a goalie? it’s archaic. At that juncture of your career, you’re likely a backup in the NHL, that is if you’re even sharp enough to still be there. However, if you’re a generational three-time
2021 is nearly upon us, and with that, a new NHL season, hopefully. After much speculation about what the Carolina Hurricanes would do with their goaltending situation heading into free agency, the answer was simple: Nothing. General manager Don Waddell opted to stick with his two goaltenders, Petr Mrázek and James Reimer (and any random Zamboni
As 2020 approaches its final, tumultuous month before the turn of the calendar year, it’s been quiet on the Anaheim Ducks’ front in terms of signings since the wee first days of the free-agent frenzy. If the season began today, Anaheim would be returning all but three players from the lineup that participated in the
The Montreal Canadiens have been a franchise for over 100 years, with many players passing through their system — some becoming Hall of Famers (HOFer), some have just been a footnote in Habs lore. Here is a look at five goalies who you might not have known were members of the Canadiens who had careers
They need a nickname. How’s Jelvis or Korpikins? Maybe the Blue Blockers? Whatever you want to call them, the dynamic goalie tandem of Joonas Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikins is likely the Columbus Blue Jackets’ greatest strength heading into the 2020-21 season. They are both 26 years old, entering their prime, and have shown flashes of
On July 1st, 2019, the Florida Panthers signed veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a $70 million, 7-year contract. A two-time Vezina Trophy winner, Bobrovsky was a prized free agent and an incredible addition to a team that was looking to fill the gap left by Panthers legend Roberto Luongo, who had announced his retirement just
Tuukka Rask is one of the best goalies in Boston Bruins history. He’s won a Stanley Cup and a Vezina Trophy. He has the most wins, saves and minutes in goal as a Bruin. Rask lets Boston down. He left the team in the middle of a playoff run. Injuries keep him unavailable. He’s a
In a season full of disappointments, the 2019-20 Detroit Red Wings didn’t have much to be excited about. However, one of the bright spots on the roster was netminder Jonathan Bernier, who led the team with 7.2 points shares. Now entering his third season with the team, Bernier will be competing with newly acquired Thomas
Pekka Rinne was born on Nov. 3, 1982, in Kempele, Finland, and was drafted in the fourth round at 258th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators. Before becoming Nashville’s starting goalie in the 2008-09 season, he played in the SM-liiga for Kärpät. His best season with them was in 2004-05,
The Calgary Flames announced on Monday that their prospect goaltender, Artyom Zagidulin, would be loaned to Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). The deal will run until the start of the 2020-21 NHL season, and the opportunity should keep him fresh for next season, where he’ll look to earn some attention at training
It’s undeniable that Anton Khudobin played a huge role in the Dallas Stars’ postseason run, but how did he get there? For starters, it didn’t come easy for him, and he deserves the success, as he’s paid his dues over the years. Khudobin was drafted 206th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the
It’s been a week since the New York Rangers announced that they would buy out the remainder of Henrik Lundqvist’s contract, thus ending the life-long Rangers’ incredible career with the organization. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers) The 38-year-old Swede has been the face of Rangers goaltending since the 2005-06
Like so many professional athletes will tell you, your draft day to the big leagues is a huge moment for not only yourself but also those who have supported you along the journey. Just to grasp a taste of what it’s like to perform at the highest level would be rewarding enough for so many
With just two teams left chasing Lord Stanley’s Cup, the season is coming to an end. For the Florida Panthers, it ended weeks ago. With nothing but the offseason to look forward to, we are going to look into all things Florida Panthers. The draft and free agency are the major dates coming up for
When the New York Rangers announced that they will buy out the final year of Henrik Lundqvist’s contract, of course – given the continued swirling rumors that Toronto Maple Leafs starter Frederik Andersen is on the move – I had to consider the possibility of Lundqvist joining the Maple Leafs. His 15-year career with the
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