The Montreal Canadiens are very well set in net for the foreseeable future with Carey Price between the pipes and a handful of talented prospects behind him. One of the biggest questions heading into this current off-season is who would serve as his back up this upcoming season after Antti Niemi went to free agency and eventually the KHL. The job seemed destined for Charlie Lindgren who is the elder statesmen in a trio of prospect goalies in the professional ranks that include Michael McNiven and Cayden Primeau.
However, after an injury-laden, and subpar season from Lindgren, Marc Bergevin opted to sign veteran back up Keith Kinkaid on July 1 this year and have the 30 year old serve behind Price.