So, basically, you can grab anyone available, which is why we saw Dwayne Roloson back in uniform for the Ducks and Artus Irbe suit up for the Sabres in November, and University of Toronto student Brett Willows race to bail out the Maple Leafs in October Since the season when the NHL mandated that a team must dress 2 goalies. There hasn't been a case were both goalies were injured.
Luke Fox lukefoxjukebox March 4, , AM. Next March 3rd I will be nowhere near a hockey rink coincidence — Robb Tallas robbtallas March 4, When submitting content, please abide by our submission guidelines , and avoid posting profanity, personal attacks or harassment. Enshrined in the U. Marcel Pelletier filled in for the Blackhawks during a '51 game and played five more at the outset of his long minor-pro career.
Eleven years later he took over twice for Worsley — who is probably the all-time leader in giving way to injury replacements -- with the Rangers in When Schaefer visited the Gumper in the hospital after the game, Worsley recalled his pal was still sweating and shaking all over. Not a subscriber? Sign up today to get the best features and analysis from the NHL and beyond. The s defensive star joined elite Oilers company by having his number raised to the rafters, helping to honor his contributions to one of hockey's greatest dynasties.
If anyone thinks getting rid of Colliton is going to result in immediate improvements for the Hawks on the ice, they should have a Kit Kat and have a break. Home The Hockey News News. Newsletter Sign Up. By Avry Lewis-McDougall. The Wheeling goaltender wouldn't count as an emergency backup, he would just be a regular recall. When the NHL general managers meet to discuss the current system, they'll likely discuss possible alternatives. One player agent, Darryl Wolski , tweeted that in the past the NHL has considered allowing teams to carry a third, practice goaltender:.
NHL has considered allowing teams to carry three goalies. I assume after last night this will become reality soon. The player would make 50 or 60k to travel and be a practice goalie. Compared to ECHL salary when a high end goalie gets to a week. The problem with this option is that the practice goaltenders still likely wouldn't be very good. Goaltenders with any sort of real potential would still likely prefer to get actual playing time in the minors than just be a practice goaltender.
Some people have suggested that a forward or defenseman on the team put on goaltending equipment and fill in, which also would present a few problems. First, a beer league goaltender at least has an understanding on how to play the position, most likely better than an NHL skater would.
Second, putting a skater in who doesn't quite know what he's doing would be high-risk injury wise, or at the very least, likely lead to the guy just embarrassing himself. For more hockey-related primers, click here.
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