Topic

Goaltenders

6 stories from the newsroom.

Trey Augustine leads Michigan State onto the ice before facing Penn State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026. File photo. — Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

DETSep 3, 2026

Trey Augustine Eyes Griffins Starting Job as Pro Career Begins

The Red Wings' top goalie prospect will battle for the crease in Grand Rapids this fall with an eye on Detroit down the road.

SIGNING

Sep 1, 2026

Goldeneyes Sign Goaltender Katie DeSa to One-Year Contract

The Penn State goaltender, taken 37th overall in June, is the first of Vancouver's five 2026 draft picks to sign, bringing the roster to 17 players under contract.

Akira Schmid makes a save for Vegas against Nashville on March 21, 2026. File photo. — Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

FREE AGENCY

Aug 12, 2026

Panthers Sign Akira Schmid to Two-Year Deal, Avoid Arbitration

Florida locked up its backup goaltender at $2 million per season, clearing the last hearing date on the league's arbitration calendar.

SIGNING

Aug 12, 2026

Frost Sign Russian Goalie Daria Gredzen to One-Year Deal

The 22-year-old netminder was Minnesota's fifth-round pick in June and becomes the first member of the team's 2026 draft class to sign.

Henrik Tikkanen skates in goal for the New York Islanders against the Rangers on September 24, 2024. File photo. — Danny Wild-Imagn Images

CONTRACT

Jul 22, 2026

Tikkanen Signs One-Year Deal With Islanders, Gets AHL Raise

The goaltender's new contract bumps his minor league salary to $130,000 after he declined his qualifying offer.

Jet Greaves makes a save for Columbus as Washington's Alex Ovechkin looks for a rebound on April 14, 2026. File photo. — Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

FREE AGENCY

Jul 21, 2026

Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves Head to Arbitration Hearing

Columbus goalie's hearing is set for July 23 in Toronto after the sides failed to bridge a significant gap in contract talks.