Speculation: Predict this offseason's goalie carousel

[MMC]

Where do:

Lehtonen
Halak
Ward
Lack
Bernier
Johnson
Niemi
Hammond
Pavelec
Khudobin
Hutchinson
Hutton

all sign?

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[Vancouver Canucks]

Lack, Hammond, Hutchinson, and Pavelec gone.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Avs should be heavily in the market for a 1B type of goalie that can both push Varlamov for the starters role and play the starters role outright when Varly inevitably goes down with an injury.


Unfortunately I'm not sure such a Goalie exists in the UFA market this season. Of that list Hutton and Khudobin are probably the two best chances at getting such a goalie. But I suspect we'll be active in the trade front for this need and hopefully also in the market for a couple goalies in the draft to start preparing for the future. We're gonna have a big need for a #1G pretty soon and the pipeline does not show much promise for that yet.

 

[BrettHullsToe]

Highly likely Lehtonen will not be re-signed by the Stars. He won't be able to reliably backup Bishop during the latter's annual injury, so they're searching for a goalie yet again.

 

[MMC]

I could see Ward going to either Dallas or Colorado. He’s a suitable 1B.

 

[Son of Petter]

Canes could use Hutton. No faith in Darling for me.

 

[Guffman]

Lack, Hammond, Hutchinson, and Pavelec gone.

Hutchinson has a 2.08 GAA and a .935 save percentage in the AHL. He’ll definitely get an opportunity in the NHL next season.

I’d give him a shot with the Jets if we can unload Mason.

 

[habsgirl5000]

i was hoping Price would be included in that list.....too bad our DUMB GM made him un-tradeable

 

[AvatarAang]

i was hoping Price would be included in that list.....too bad our DUMB GM made him un-tradeable

At least he got you Weber who is worth Nylander +

 

[habsgirl5000]

At least he got you Weber who is worth Nylander +

only in MB's mind is Weber worth Nylander +

which is why it will never happen,

i would be happy to trade weber for another top 10 pick

 

[CaptPantalones]

Hutton could be a Sabres target to split time with Ullmark. Same with Halak or Bernier

 

[HockeyGuy73]

Hutton has said he wants a shot at being a 1A goalie.

 

[logik47]

Where do:

Lehtonen
Halak
Ward
Lack
Bernier
Johnson
Niemi
Hammond
Pavelec
Khudobin
Hutchinson
Hutton

all sign?

I've added Robin Lehner to that list.

Lehner: Dallas
Lehtonen: Buffalo
Halak: Calgary
Ward: New York Islanders
Lack: New Jersey (2 way contract)
Bernier: Edmonton
Johnson: Chicago
Niemi: Montreal
Hammond: don't know, maybe he'll re sign in Colorado
Pavelec: Europe
Khudobin: He'll re-sign in Boston
Hutchinson: St-Louis
Hutton: Carolina

 

[pockets]

I see the Avs attempting to trade for Varly’s eventual replacement rather than go through free agency, otherwise they re-sign Bernier and try again next year.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I could see Ward going to either Dallas or Colorado. He’s a suitable 1B.

Ward is a pretty clear pick to remain in Carolina or retire. His son receives specialized medical care there and he’s got his own winery. He’s not a guy who’s hurting for money or who would uproot his family and take his son away from his doctors.

 

[Vachon23]

I would add Grubuaer or Holtby. If Holtby is aviable, he could bring something really good to the caps

 

[Owen Doty]

Hutchinson has a 2.08 GAA and a .935 save percentage in the AHL. He’ll definitely get an opportunity in the NHL next season.

I’d give him a shot with the Jets if we can unload Mason.

Didn't hutch request a trade from the jets last year?

 

[Flyers Faithful]

Hoping the Flyers will move out Neuvirth and get Hutton on a two year deal. Roll with Hutton Elliot Tandem this year then a Hart Hutton tandem next year.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Ken Holland is on record saying that he will be looking at a backup goaltender, Sounds like Carter Hutton is his top target.

 

[Mister Ed]

Detroit needs a 1B goalie, be it through trade or signing. I can see Grubauer ending up in DET via trade or Hutton or Bernier signing as UFAs.

Hutchinson - young team looking for a fresh face, DET or CAR
Halak - Backup in STL or NYR

 

[MasterMatt25]

Niemi won't be staying in MTL. I think Lindgren is guaranteed the backup spot

 

[Scott Stevens]

only in MB's mind is Weber worth Nylander +

which is why it will never happen,

i would be happy to trade weber for another top 10 pick

I’d rather have the top 10 pick this year than nylander.

 

[rent free]

I’d rather have the top 10 pick this year than nylander.

Of course you would. Why wouldn't you?

 

[rubikscube]

Didn't hutch request a trade from the jets last year?

Yeah, and the Jets didn't oblige. They said something along the lines of "we'll try to accommodate your request."
Chevy was obviously prepared to lose him for nothing, and it turned out to be a good move. Hutch would've returned pretty much nothing and he played lights out for the Moose and when called upon won a game starting for us. In fact, he's backing Helle up in the playoffs right now

 

[Scott Stevens]

Of course you would. Why wouldn't you?

We already know what he is. Best before date of March 31. Wouldn’t you gamble on getting someone who can contribute in April and beyond?