Very few NHL teams employ impact goaltenders who can carry the load all season. Most clubs have a No. 1 goalie who can keep them in games and maybe steal a few during the year, while others are hoping one of their two netminders grabs the job and runs with it.
There are organizations who may be just a top flight goalie away from being legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. Those teams are looking for immediate solutions, while others are hoping to solve the issues in goal before going on to other problems.
Here are seven teams who have goaltenders with promise who are trying to establish themselves as No.