ST. LOUIS – Good thing for Devan Dubnyk’s persistence, or he might never have become a goaltender.
Devan’s dad, Barry, was a goalie as a kid. He played the position because he couldn’t skate, which wasn’t uncommon in those days.
At 9 years old, Devan asked his dad if he could play goal. His buddy was a goalie, and he thought the gear was cool. But Barry wanted his boy to continue to develop as a skater.
“I remember him saying no right away. He said, ‘Not a chance,’ ” said the Wild goaltender, set to make his playoff debut Thursday night against the Blues.