Every NHL team carries two goaltenders. One is the starting goalie, who sees the bulk of the action during the regular season and playoffs. The other is a backup, who occasionally spells off the starter or replaces him when injured.
For most teams, the starting goalie is usually a well-established veteran. At times, however, the backup can play so well over the course of a season that he takes over the starter's job. Sometimes, they can be a promising young talent, like the Detroit Red Wings Petr Mrazek (pictured above). Others can be seasoned performers, like Antti Niemi of the Dallas Stars, sharing the starter's role with another established veteran.
Here's a look at several backup NHL goaltenders most likely to become starters in 2015-16 with highlights of their careers thus far, analysis of their performance and the basis for their potential promotion. Feel free to weigh in with your thoughts in the comment section below.
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