The Montreal Canadiens have an advantage over a number of teams in the NHL. Dating back to the 2010-11 season, the Habs never had to worry who the number one goaltender was. That title was and will be for the next seven years belong to Carey Price. However, what has been in question since then is who is the best candidate to back him up.
The list of players to hold the mantle is decently sized. Teams don’t necessarily commit long term to backups but what the Habs are doing with Charlie Lindgren could change that narrative.