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The plan for Murashov Sergei Murashov has been every bit as impressive as Brunicke and has been the Penguins’ best goaltender in training camp.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to simply having the chance to work with Bobrovsky, whose routine is stuff of legends and is seemingly getting better as the years go on, the Panthers’ recent history with backup goaltenders reviving or kickstarting their careers has been well documented.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Dryden continued to win awards for his performance on the ice hockey field, including the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie in his first full season of 1971-72, and the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender five times, including during the 1972-73, 1975-76 and 1978-79 seasons.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
After his strong finish to the season, Hutson became first Montreal player to win the Calder Trophy since Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden in 1972.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In addition to simply having the chance to work with Bobrovsky, whose routine is stuff of legends and is seemingly getting better as the years go on, the Panthers’ recent history with backup goaltenders reviving or kickstarting their careers has been well documented.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Dryden continued to win awards for his performance on the ice hockey field, including the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie in his first full season of 1971-72, and the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender five times, including during the 1972-73, 1975-76 and 1978-79 seasons.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
After his strong finish to the season, Hutson became first Montreal player to win the Calder Trophy since Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden in 1972.
—Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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“Goaltender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goaltender. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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goaltender
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goal·tend·er
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