We have finally reached the end of the road in another lengthy National Hockey League season. And as fans of the champion will revel in the victory over the next few months, most of the rest of us will start pondering what lies ahead. There are a number of major question marks, like what does Montreal do about its goaltending conundrum?
Do they keep Jaroslav Halak or Carey Price, or do they try to hang on to both?
I think the Habs would do best to try to retain both of their young goalies. It has become very clear that you need to have depth in nets if you are going to be a champion. At least that way, they have a chance to clearly assess the strengths and weaknesses of both. I liken the scenario to when the Oilers had Grant Fuhr and Andy Moog. It took a bit of time for Fuhr to really take over the starting job, although he entered the league with great fanfare. When he finally did assume the mantle, the Oilers became champions.
Anyway, summer nights on the deck, walking on the golf course, or sitting around the camp-fire are great breeding grounds for discussions about what could happen in the new season. What are you thinking about during the NHL off-season?
