Apr 9, 2013; St. Paul, MN, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery (30) makes a save during the third period against the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center. The Blackhawks defeated the Wild 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
After being the goaltender of record by default with Hasek’s injury in 2006, Emery competed with new #1 Martin Gerber during the 2006-07 season, eventually supplanting Gerber to help the Senators get to the Stanley Cup finals in 2007. However, off-ice antics and constant scrutiny of his behavior led to a parting of the ways.
THE BREAK-UP: The Senators bought Emery out one year after making the Finals, paying him 1/3 of the remaining $6.75M over the next 4 years.
AFTER THE SENS: Emery went on a whirlwind tour. He went to the KHL, Philly, Anaheim, and finally getting a cup in Chicago before signing on in Philadelphia next season.