For many years, the simple mention of the word goaltender would send chills down the spine of any Tampa Bay Lightning fan. To say that there have been some inconsistencies behind the net may just be the understatement of the decade.
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After a long and arduous journey, the Lightning had found someone who could stand the test of time (and many shots fired at his face) in goaltender Ben Bishop. The question now became, who would stand behind him as his backup?
The Lightning needed someone who they could call in at any point and would be ready to hold down the fort against all opposition; someone who had played at an elite level, but would fit within the Lightning’s budget.