Which teams need to upgrade at goalie this offseason?

[tony d]

Florida definitely.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Is Carolina ready to commit to Mrazek long term?

I get the feeling at the very least we're interested in a mid-term commitment. The question for me is McElhinney. It can't be denied we wouldn't have gotten into the playoffs without both Mac and Petr at the same time, Alex Nedeljkovic put up a solid season in Charlotte (34-14-1, 2.26 GAA, 0.916 save percentage, won the Baz Bastien this year). It's definitely not a bad dilemma to have, especially is Mrazek and keep up the level of play he's demonstrated thus far.

 

[Gargyn]

Columbus will go with Merzlikens. Jarmo is very high on him.

SAN Jose is stuck with with Jones.

My thoughts...

Calgary - too much inconsistency

Buffalo - 2 backups don’t work out well too often

Panthers - need a stud to go with that team and they can compete for a Cup

Carolina - need a legitimate number 1

Edmonton - no cap space so they’re f***ed but what’s new

Detroit - gross goaltending


Available: Bobrovsky, Varlmov, Lehner but I expect Isles to re-sign him, one of Georgiev or Hank as Shestyorokin won’t be playing AHL, Samsonov as I think Caps will commit to Holtby.

Lots of teams need goaltending but not much is available. Anyone else available worth mentioning? I know guys like Allen will be available but I am wondering about anyone decent.

 

[FerrisRox]

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.

Spoiler alert: No, they can't.

 

[Go Wings]

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.

We have Larsson in the farm system. Detroit need an upgrade but Howard and Bernier are both signed for next season.

 

[viper0220]

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

 

[Tryblot]

Spoiler alert: No, they can't.

You're probably right.

 

[KevinRedkey]

I think Ottawa might trade Craig Anderson. He apparently didn't want to be a part of a rebuild. Though he did put up bad numbers this year, I think anyone would behind that defense. I think he'd be an OK stopgap for a team like Columbus. Running him and Merzlikins could work out.