A dominant force in net for over a decade, a star goaltender has anchored his team’s defense with three Vezina Trophy wins, setting the standard for excellence in the league. With his departure looming, teams now face the challenge of finding a successor capable of matching his consistency and elite performance. The search for a replacement will test depth at the position, as few goalies have sustained such a high level of play across multiple seasons. How clubs adapt to this loss will shape the future of their defense and playoff aspirations.

How do they replace goalie Connor Hellebuyck? All he's done the past 10 seasons is win the Vezina Trophy as the League's top goalie three times (2020, 2024, 202 ...