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NHL Rumors: Breaking Down Trade Buzz on Flames, Niklas Backstrom

Goalie is perhaps the most important position in hockey, and teams are always looking for one who can keep the puck out of the net. The Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames have an abundance of players at the position and could be looking to move at least one during the season.

For Minnesota, Niklas Backstrom looks to be on his way out of town in the final season of his three-year, $10.25 million deal, and the Flames are carrying three goalies they feel can contribute. But for how long?

Let's take a look at what these teams could end up doing with their netminders.