Goalie Depth Crisis Continues: Wedgewood's Unlikely Rise to NHL Starter Role In a season marked by goalie injuries and inconsistent performances, Jake Oettinger's backup, Jonny Wedgewood, has found himself thrust into the starting role for yet another NHL team. This marks the fifth team Wedgewood has played for in his career, and he's never been the primary netminder before. After spending two seasons as Oettinger's backup in Dallas, Wedgewood is now facing the challenge of leading a team to victories, a role he's never been expected to fill. As the NHL's goalie depth continues to be a major concern, Wedgewood's unexpected rise to starter status is a story worth watching.
It's been quite the road to get here. Wedgewood is playing for his fifth NHL team and has been the backup everywhere he's been. That includes behind Jake Oettinger with the Dallas Stars from 2022-24, ...
