Apr 27, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom (32) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
The Wild might be in the market for a new backstop with the potential UFA status of their veteran goalie. Backstrom has been good for the Wild, but unable to take the team deep in a playoff run. The fact that he has never really posted stellar stats and is now 35 combined with the fact that there are a number of goalies available could lead to a backup role and a reduced salary.