Four of the NHL’s top goalies last season, including both Stanley Cup Final competitors, earned big paydays this offseason. And all are in or entering their prime.
A look at how they scored this offseason:
Sergei Bobrovsky, Blue Jackets
Age: 24
Contract: 2 years, $11.25 million
Reason: Reigning Vezina winner
Corey Crawford, Blackhawks
Age: 28
Contract: 6 years, $36 million
Reason: .638 win pct., 1 Stanley Cup
Tuukka Rask, Bruins
Age: 26
Contract: 8 years, $56 million
Reason: 2.15 GAA, 1 Stanley Cup
Mike Smith, Coyotes
Age: 31
Contract: 6 years, $34 million
Reason: 13 shutouts last two years