Goaltending Uncertainty

Brandon Bussi is confirmed as starter after Andersen left. Pyotr Kochetkov is recovering from hip surgery and concussion, entering a contract year. Hellebuyck trade speculation persists with Carolina as a possible destination. A new article provides a balanced look at the tandem: Bussi's breakout but consistency questions, Kochetkov's injury recovery. The tandem is seen as a 'dangerous gamble' by analysts.