The life of a No. 3 goaltender in the NHL is a precarious one.
Well, you’re usually not on an NHL team at all.
You’re a de factor third option in net, a fail-safe in case someone is injured. After training camp breaks, you’re optioned to the minors and hope you’re called upon at some point during the season.
Only he started the season with the big club after backup Ryan Miller injured his left wrist in training camp.
Berra sat there each game, in that bulky gear, itching to jump on the ice.