Andrei Vasilevskiy’s serious injury is not only bad news for the Tampa Bay Lightning, but also for the Pools Amateurs.
Therefore, we introduce you to three goalkeepers who could represent an interesting replacement for the “Bolts” Cerberus.
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Ilya Sorokin, New York Islanders
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What’s better than one Russian goalkeeper replacing another? Ilya Sorokin had a masterful season last year with a 31-22-7 record, a 2.33 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage. Once again, the 78th overall pick in the 2014 draft should get plenty of playing time and deliver worthy performances in front of his team.
Juuse Saros, Nashville Predators
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The Nashville Predators didn’t make the playoffs last year. However, they were in the race until the end, thanks largely to one man: Juuse Saros. These circumstances are expected to repeat themselves this year. So expect the Finnish goalkeeper to do his utmost to pile up wins, as was the case last season with 33 wins in 64 appearances.
Vitek Vanecek, New Jersey Devils
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His playoff performances were disappointing, but all indications are that he will bounce back. The New Jersey Devils are now a powerhouse in the East, which suggests good results for starting goaltender Vitek Vanecek. Last year, he had the best season of his career thanks to a 33-11-4 performance, a 2.45 GAA and a .911 save percentage.