Aaron Portzline: If the Columbus Blue Jackets trade one of Joonas Korpisalo or Elvis Merzlikins, they would likely be in the market for a short-term, veteran backup goalie.
Detroit Red Wings UFA Jimmy Howard would be an interesting candidate. He’d like to play one more year and they might be able to sign him around $1.5 to $2 million.
Potential backup target for the Golden Knights
David Pagnotta: There is also some talk that if the Vegas Golden Knights are able to trade Marc-Andre Fleury that doesn’t involve a goalie coming back, Jimmy Howard could be a free agent option.