Taxi squad goalies can help NHL regulars stay fresh with compact schedule
Will provide top two on each team more opportunity to work on technique, avoid bad habits
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Goalies will have a new weapon in the battle against fatigue this season: an NHL-caliber practice goalie on every roster.
Vasilevskiy named Unmasked Goalie of the Year, won Cup with Lightning
'Ultimate horse' first Russia-born starter since 2004 to win championship
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Andrei Vasilevskiy was an easy choice for the 2020 Unmasked Goalie of the Year award, and not just because he dominated the year statistically while helping the Tampa Bay Lightning win their first Stanley Cup championship since 2004.
Bond between goalies, latest equipment has strong link to Christmas
Gift of new gear during holidays played role in fueling passion for position
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
For NHL goalies, Christmas comes more than once a year with regular arrivals of the latest equipment.
Goalies moving beyond yoga to body-control disciplines in workouts
Adding Pilates, ELDOA, Barre to training helping to increase flexibility
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Collin Delia isn't making career plans for his 5-month-old son yet. But if Anderson Delia chooses to follow his dad into the crease, the Chicago Blackhawks goalie has evolving ideas on how to help him train.
Merzlikins calmer, more confident for Blue Jackets
Primed for continued success thanks to strong rookie season, relaxed stance
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Elvis Merzlikins usually doesn't enjoy his first time back on the ice during the offseason, but the Columbus Blue Jackets goalie couldn't help but smile when he discussed skating in Switzerland this week after being off skates for more than three months.
Grubauer, Merzlikins making most of new virtual reality training tool
NHL goalies using program to increase reaction time, keep hands active
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
NHL goalies don't have to lace up their skates, strap on their pads, or even get on the ice in order to make saves thanks to a new virtual reality training tool.
'Scary' goalie masks link Halloween, horror films and hockey
Unique designs through years have had ties to holiday, popular movies
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
The long-standing link between Halloween, horror movies and goalie masks goes well beyond the iconic example of Jason Voorhees wearing one in the "Friday the 13th" films.
Talbot to resume training in 'The Dungeon' after signing with Wild
Goalie benefits from using 'small and cold' facility with personal coach in offseason
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
It's known as "The Dungeon," but Cam Talbot willingly calls it home during the offseason.
Coyotes goaltending director part of growing trend in NHL
Daccord second in League with title as teams add related positions, roles
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Brian Daccord helped pioneer one expansion of goalie-related jobs in the NHL. He hopes to do it again as the Arizona Coyotes director of goaltending operations.
Lundqvist has lasting legacy with Sweden-born goalies
Will continue to be idolized in home country after Rangers career ends
by Kevin Woodley / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Henrik Lundqvist has had an undeniable impact on goaltending in Sweden.