As the NHL playoffs come to a close, two teams in the Eastern Conference are already looking to the future - the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. Both teams have significant questions to answer in the offseason, particularly when it comes to their goaltending situations. The Canadiens are trying to rebuild after a disappointing season, while the Sabres are seeking to take a step forward after a moderate improvement in 2023-24. As they navigate free agency, trades, and potentially the draft, both teams will need to make crucial decisions about their goaltending futures, which will have a ripple effect on their entire rosters.

Keys to the offseason for the Montreal Canadiens, and the Buffalo Sabres have goaltending questions and different directions they could take.