Top 5 NHL Free Agent Goalies For The Summer of 2014

March 29, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Winnipeg Jets goalie

(35) defends the goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Al Montoya

 Al Montoya put up strong numbers as the Winnipeg Jets number two goalie. He set career highs of 13 wins, 2 shutouts, and a 2.30 GAA to go with a .920 save percentage.

A pro to signing Montoya is he only made $600,000 last year, so he won’t command a high salary. Besides the issue of few starter jobs available, I don’t foresee Montoya as a reliable starter anytime soon. He is a solid backup, however.

Montoya would be a good fit as a backup with more playing time than customary for backups. As I’ve said for a couple others, Calgary would fit that. Washington has been that way for a few years.

Montoya is a cheap and reliable backup goaltender and I don’t expect him to be a free agent for long.