This offseason, NHL teams facing goaltending challenges may find better solutions in the trade market rather than free agency. Among the notable names discussed by analyst Martin Biron on the Jay Onrait show, Jake Allen from New Jersey ranks as the top goaltender on the TSN free agent list, but he likely won’t serve as a true number one starter. Instead, teams might consider trading for other strong options like John Gibson from Anaheim or Elvis Merzlikins from Columbus to shore up their netminding situation.

Biron emphasized that free agency lacks standout goaltenders compared to the wealth of potential trades available. For instance, the Toronto Maple Leafs might contemplate trading Anthony Stolarz or Joseph Woll to bolster their roster. The key takeaway here is that acquiring a reliable goalie through trade could be essential for teams looking to upgrade their crease this summer.