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June 15, 2016 by Matt

Six Goalies on the Trading Block This Summer

There are a few teams looking to pick up a new goaltender this offseason, including Calgary and Buffalo. Fortunately for them, there is no real shortage of goaltenders who could be dealt by their General Managers. Here are six goalies who may be on the move this summer. Jimmy Howard Jimmy Howard lost his starting…

May 19, 2016 by Matt

Minnesota Wild Sign Hungarian Goalie Prospect

The IIHF World Championships often give NHL teams an opportunity to scope out some of the international competition, and potentially make offers to players from other countries. This year was no different as the Minnesota Wild came to terms with Adam Vay, a 22-year-old goaltender from Hungary. The Wild signed Vay to a two-year, entry…

May 18, 2016 by Matt

No Glove Issues for Matt Murray

The internet was in full buzz mode yesterday after video surfaced that seemed to indicate a hole in Matt Murray’s glove, resulting in Anton Stralman’s goal on Monday Night. Here’s a look at the video which begged the question of whether or not the puck went through his glove: Buzz made its way not only…

May 16, 2016 by Matt

Crosby Robbed by Andrei Vasilevskiy

The Tampa Bay Lightning may be without their number one goaltender, Ben Bishop, but Andrei Vasilevskiy seems to be filling in quite well. Vasilevskiy, who led his team to a game one victory, was back in net again tonight for game two against the Pittsburgh Penguins. In order to help prove he’s capable of playing…

May 13, 2016 by Matt

Ben Bishop Leaves Game on Stretcher

The worst nightmare for Tampa Bay may have just come true as their star goaltender, Ben Bishop, was injured in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Not only was Bishop injured, but he had to be taken off the ice on a stretcher and one can assume it was very serious. The injury occurred…

May 13, 2016 by Matt

Pekka Rinne Breaks Stick in Angry Outburst

In case you missed it, the San Jose Sharks absolutely destroyed the Nashville Predators in game 7 of their second round series. From the onset of the game, the Sharks had the upper hand and did exactly what they needed to for a game 7 win. Two first period goals gave them the early advantage,…

April 19, 2016 by Matt

Jonas Hiller Returns to Switzerland

Jonas Hiller has wasted no time in planning out his future. As we first reported last week, the Calgary Flames decided against re-signing goaltender Jonas Hiller to a contract extension. Hiller was going to become a free agent on July 1st, but instead has taken matters into his own hands and will be leaving the…

April 14, 2016 by Matt

Russia Taps Blue Jackets and Avalanche Goalies for World Championships

With the 2016 IIHF World Championships right around the corner, it’s time for each nation to summon their best available players to fill out rosters. Best available players seems to be the catch though. With the NHL playoffs just getting underway, many of the world’s most skilled players are still in the midst of competition….

April 14, 2016 by Matt

Lundqvist Injured in Playoff Opener

A freak accident will leave New York Rangers goaltender day-to-day for their important series against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Late in the 1st period last night, in the first matchup of the series, Henrik Lundqvist was at the top of his crease to cut down the angle on a shot from the point. His defenseman, Marc…

April 12, 2016 by Matt

Jonas Hiller Done in Calgary After Disastrous Season

Jonas Hiller has played his last game for the Calgary Flames, and much like his entire season, it was not one to remember. Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving passed the news on to Hiller, informing him that he will not be back with the club, and instead will become a free agent this summer. March 30th was…