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NHL Free Agency: Ranking best landing spots for five UFA goaltenders

By Andrew Steele-Davis

Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Goalie Braden Holtby #49 of the Vancouver Canucks. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images) /

4. Braden Holtby

After a tough first season in Vancouver for the Canucks, Braden Holtby was bought out on Tuesday and he will now hit the open market as an Unrestricted Free Agent.

Holtby went 7-11-3 with a 3.67 Goals Against Average and an .889 Save Percentage with the Canucks in 2020-21, ensuring that it was the veteran’s worst year of his lengthy career in the NHL.

However, there is no doubt that the one-time Stanley Cup Champion still has value and he could be a decent starter for most teams in the NHL, or maybe even a high-end backup for a true contender.

In that sense, Holtby could be a good fit for the Boston Bruins who are set to lose Jaroslav Halak in Free Agency, while they have yet to come to terms with Tuukka Rask too, so the B’s will be in the market for a netminder today.

With seven shutouts, a 2.13 GAA and a .926 SV% in 97 career Stanley Cup Playoffs games, Holtby would offer teams a wealth of experience and he could be willing to sign a team-friendly deal if it gives him another shot at winning a ring.

Best Fit: Boston Bruins 

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