Which teams need to upgrade at goalie this offseason?

[generalshepherd141]

Who are some teams that could pursue a goalie this offseason, and any ideas on who these goalies might be?

Florida -> Bobrovsky: seems pretty obvious and has been widely speculated for the last year
I'm not sure who these teams might go after but they probably need a goalie:
Calgary
Columbus
Edmonton
New Jersey
San Jose (although this may be more of a coaching issue)

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[stl76]

Varlamov will probably be on the move.

 

[7even]

SAN. JOSE.

Great team that's about to be completely torpedoed by Martin Jones poor impression of what an NHL goalie is supposed to be.

 

[anders and]

Flo rida

 

[serp]

I think the LA Kings could move Jonathan Quick during the offseason. Not sure if the team around him beeing horrible was the reason for his bad year or his injuries starting the have in impact on his play but teams probably will be very interested.

 

[Whiston532]

Edmonton should, but can they ?

We’re tied to Koskinen for a while, but our backup is less clear. Starrett was the best goalie in the AHL, but he’s only had 45 games at that level, and 39 in the echl.

 

[Nashology]

San Jose seems like an obvious answer.

Championship calibre team with ECHL goaltending.

 

[fasterthanlight]

The Sharks. Martin Jones literally had sub 900 save percentage this year, and we still got second in the west. I think he can bounce back though.

 

[Fugazy]

Florida and San Jose are the two biggest that come to mind.

 

[serp]

The Sharks. Martin Jones literally had sub 900 save percentage this year, and we still got second in the west. I think he can bounce back though.

The Jones contract will be a problem though . That thing is not tradeable ( maybe for Corey Schneider and hope for the best ? ) unless he at least somewhat rebounds. If the Sharks want to aquire an upgrade they're likely looking at 10+ Million a year for goaltending because Jones in all likelyhood would still be there .

Stars had a similar problem with Lehtonen in his last years and Jones contract just started

 

[Shaman464]

In the long run the Red Wings need a goalie. Howard was never an answer, and they don't have much in the farm system now.

 

[TaketheCannoli]

I think Columbus is likely to go with some combination of Korpisalo and Elvis Merzlikens and probably sign a journeyman backup like Kindkaid or McBackup

 

[Tryblot]

With so many teams needing a goalie i wonder if the blues can sell off allen as an asset as opposed to a cap dump.

 

[Newsworthy]

Is Carolina ready to commit to Mrazek long term?

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

Detroit needs to although some seem to be complacent with a mediocre Howard

 

[Future GOAT]

The Jets and Sharks come to mind right now as needing new starters.

 

[GOilers88]

Edmonton should, but can they ?

We’re tied to Koskinen for a while, but our backup is less clear. Starrett was the best goalie in the AHL, but he’s only had 45 games at that level, and 39 in the echl.

He sounds more than qualified for a brand new 3x4 contract then.

 

[duckpuck]

Quick or Varlamov to Columbus seems to make sense.

 

[Stephen Gionta]

New Jersey does not need an upgrade at goaltending this summer at all.

90% of our fans, and most importantly our management, are very happy with Schneider + Blackwood as the duo going into next season.

 

[cowboy82nd]

Flo rida

You mean FLORIDA!!!!!!

 

[The Red Helmet]

Buffalo for sure.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

I always feel that if you play good enough defensively, your goaltending will be ok.

 

[Honour Over Glory]

Detroit needs to although some seem to be complacent with a mediocre Howard

Yzerman won't be complacent about that. I think a guy like Jarry might become enticing to Yzerman, Pens will likely hitch some contract to it.

But without it turning into a trade proposal, your new GM won't make it that way for long.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

Kinda weird but Montreal needs a freaking backup goalie above .700

 

[AfroThunder396]

NJ needs better goaltending, but Schnieder's bounce back in the 2nd half was encouraging as was Blackwood's play in his time. I doubt they go out and get anyone.