NHL Free Agent Targets: Goaltenders

If those two sign elsewhere, and the Wild don't like the idea of Endras, they better consider signing one of the two quickly, because the free agent goalie market is not ripe with high quality help. 

Make the jump as we look at the free agent goalies not named Harding or Theodore.

Current Cap Hit: $1.05 million
Age: 27

Bryan: Deslauriers can never play in a Wild sweater. He's a decent enough guy, and I'm sure he is a great goalie, but I don't want to have to type his name. In all seriousness, he is a candidate for someone looking to take a chance on a back up. He performed admirably filling in for a very bad Oilers team in 2009-10, and was rewarded by being send to Oklahoma City. He is an option if there are no other options.
Verdict: I'd pass, but if it comes to it, one year, $900K

Current Cap Hit: $1.3 million
Age: 35

Bryan: I only include him because it would be fun to see the pranks he could pull. He may still even have some game, but don't count on Fletcher going with a 35 year old back up.
Verdict: One year, $1 million

Current Cap Hit: $2.2 million
Age: 29

Bryan: Mike Smith is going to be challenging Harding and Theodore for those few number one jobs, and Tampa will be hot on his trail to backup Roli the Goalie again next year. Smith with get a bit of a raise, but certainly doesn't look to be ready to take a pay cut to play somewhere. Would be a great pickup, but don't count on it.
Verdict: One year, $2.4 million

Final Thought

Who are we kidding? If it's not Endras, they really should make an offer to Theo or Hards. Wild fans don't do well with new goalies, and I don't want to hear about it. 

Enjoy "Free Agent Frenzy" everyone. We'll see you back here tomorrow for all the fun.