The NHL season is just around the corner, and fantasy hockey managers are gearing up for their drafts. One crucial position to consider is the goaltender, as having a strong netminder can make a significant difference in your team’s success. To help you navigate the goalie landscape, we’ve broken down all 32 NHL goalie depth charts in terms of starter status. Let’s take a closer look at the goalie situation for each team heading into the upcoming season.
Eastern Conference Goalie Depth Charts
**Atlantic Division**
**Boston Bruins:** The Bruins boast one of the league’s top goaltenders in Tuukka Rask, who remains their undisputed starter. Jeremy Swayman will serve as the backup.
**Buffalo Sabres:** Buffalo’s goaltending situation is a bit uncertain, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Dustin Tokarski likely to split starting duties.
**Detroit Red Wings:** Thomas Greiss is expected to be the starter for the Red Wings, with Alex Nedeljkovic as the backup.
**Florida Panthers:** Sergei Bobrovsky remains the starter for the Panthers, with Spencer Knight as the backup.
**Montreal Canadiens:** Montreal will likely turn to Jake Allen as their starter, with Cayden Primeau as the backup.
**Ottawa Senators:** Matt Murray is expected to be the starter for the Senators, with Anton Forsberg as the backup.
**Tampa Bay Lightning:** Andrei Vasilevskiy is the clear starter for the Lightning, with Brian Elliott serving as the backup.
**Toronto Maple Leafs:** Jack Campbell is expected to be the starter for the Maple Leafs, with Petr Mrazek as the backup.
**Metropolitan Division**
**Carolina Hurricanes:** Frederik Andersen is set to take over as the starter for the Hurricanes, with Antti Raanta as the backup.
**Columbus Blue Jackets:** Elvis Merzlikins is expected to be the starter for the Blue Jackets, with Joonas Korpisalo as the backup.
**New Jersey Devils:** Mackenzie Blackwood remains the starter for the Devils, with Jonathan Bernier as the backup.
**New York Islanders:** Semyon Varlamov is the starter for the Islanders, with Ilya Sorokin as the backup.
**New York Rangers:** Igor Shesterkin is the undisputed starter for the Rangers, with Alexandar Georgiev as the backup.
**Philadelphia Flyers:** Carter Hart is expected to bounce back as the starter for the Flyers, with Martin Jones as the backup.
**Pittsburgh Penguins:** Tristan Jarry is the starter for the Penguins, with Casey DeSmith as the backup.
**Washington Capitals:** Ilya Samsonov is expected to be the starter for the Capitals, with Vitek Vanecek as the backup.
Western Conference Goalie Depth Charts
**Central Division**
**Arizona Coyotes:** Arizona’s goaltending situation is uncertain, with Karel Vejmelka and Josef Korenar likely to split starting duties.
**Chicago Blackhawks:** Marc-Andre Fleury is set to take over as the starter for the Blackhawks, with Kevin Lankinen as the backup.
**Colorado Avalanche:** Darcy Kuemper is expected to be the starter for the Avalanche, with Pavel Francouz as the backup.
**Dallas Stars:** Jake Oettinger is set to take over as the starter for the Stars, with Braden Holtby as the backup.
**Minnesota Wild:** Cam Talbot remains the starter for the Wild, with Kaapo Kahkonen as the backup.
**Nashville Predators:** Juuse Saros is the clear starter for the Predators, with David Rittich as the backup.
**St. Louis Blues:** Jordan Binnington is expected to be the starter for the Blues, with Ville Husso as the backup.
**Winnipeg Jets:** Connor Hellebuyck is the undisputed starter for the Jets, with Eric Comrie as the backup.
**Pacific Division**
**Anaheim Ducks:** John Gibson remains the starter for the Ducks, with Anthony Stolarz as the backup.
**Calgary Flames:** Jacob Markstrom is expected to be the starter for the Flames, with Dan Vladar as the backup.
**Edmonton Oilers:** Mike Smith is set to take over as the starter for the Oilers, with Mikko Koskinen as the backup.
**Los Angeles Kings:** Jonathan Quick remains the starter for the Kings, with Cal Petersen as the backup.
**San Jose Sharks:** Adin Hill is expected to be the starter for the Sharks, with James Reimer as the backup.
**Seattle Kraken:** Seattle’s goaltending situation is uncertain, with Chris Driedger and Philipp Grubauer likely to split starting duties.
**Vancouver Canucks:** Thatcher Demko is the clear starter for the Canucks, with Jaroslav Halak as the backup.
**Vegas Golden Knights:** Robin Lehner is expected to be the starter for the Golden Knights, with Laurent Brossoit as the backup.
As you prepare for your fantasy hockey draft, be sure to take a close look at each team’s goalie depth chart. Having a solid netminder can give you a competitive edge in your league. Good luck, and may the saves be ever in your favor!