With only a handful of elite and Alex Ovechkin Womens Jersey reliable goalies in net in the NHL, now is as good a team as ever for a team to go out and acquire a fairly decent one. In the free agency class of 2011, there are several goalies that could do wonders for teams looking for a netminder. Already, we have seen the top goalie on the market acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers, who have wasted no time in claiming their future goaltender in Ilya Bryzgalov. Some teams are still desperate for a goalie, though. The New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes and Tampa Bay Lightning are a few, where with a decent goaltender they could make a run in the playoffs. Here are the top goalies available that could soon find a home with any of those teams.
Alex Auld
Auld has played the back-up role http://www.authenticcapitalsshop.com/authentic-65-andre-burakovsky-jersey.html for the Montreal Canadiens this past season, posting a 6-2-2 record behind Carey Price. Since the Canadiens do not seem to be in any rush with Auld, I would expect he is safe to stay in as the back-up in Montreal.
Team: Montreal Canadiens
Ray Emery
The Anaheim Ducks have too much talent in net. Someone can argue that point, but the fact is they have Jonas Hiller, Ray Emery and Dan Ellis. With Hiller the starter and Andrew Ladd Red Jersey Ellis under contract for next season, expect Emery to be open for business on July 1. Emery showed he may be ready for another starting spot on a roster, so look for several teams to pursue him.
New team: Florida Panthers
Peter Budaj
Budaj posted a record of 15-21-4 in 45 games this past season, leaving the possibility of a starting role somewhere in the air. Also, the Colorado Avalanche have made it pretty clear they will not re-sign the 31-year-old. Look for a desperate team to take a risk at making him a starter, otherwise we will see him in the back-up role in 2011-12.
New team: Edmonton Oilers
Mathieu Garon
Garon went 10-14-6 for the http://www.officialwinnipegjetsshop.com/authentic-26-blake-wheeler-jersey.html Columbus Blue Jackets behind starter Steve Mason. Look for Garon to nab a back-up role again with a few team in dire need of support in the pipes. The New Jersey Devils could be a nice fit.