For seasons now, the Florida Panthers have had their answer at goalie with Roberto Luongo. While Luongo is clearly the Panthers’ best option right now after having an amazing season last year (2.47 GAA, .929 save percentage), it’s worth recognizing that he’s 39 going onto 40 very soon. Eventually, father-time will catch up to Luongo and the need to replace the Panthers’ legend will come.
While the Panthers may not have the next Luongo in the wings, the team does have a future goalie capable of holding their own in rising-star Samuel Montembeault. At just 21-years-old, Montembeault showed promise but also struggles playing primarily as the starter for the Springfield Thunderbirds.