Goalie News Tuesday May 5, 2009

by David Hutchison

NHL Goalies

Tim Thomas

Between the pipes: Can’t dwell too much on Game 2 loss.

Screen play: Blackhawks shield Luongo

Dustin Byfuglien’s ability to create traffic in the crease could be a big factor when Chicago returns home to face the Canucks.

‘We’ve got to step up’

Goalie Roberto Luongo knows he’s got to make the big saves, but says he needs help if the Canucks are to succeed.

Roberto Luongo and the Canucks will try to silence their critics in Chicago after blowing two big leads in Vancouver
Windy City scribe tries to rile Luongo

It wasn’t exactly the most diplomatic question but, Monday afternoon, an intrepid reporter from the Windy City asked Roberto Luongo about being “shellacked” in Game 2.

After an uncomfortable three-second pause, the Canucks’ goalie answered: “Is that a serious question?”

I thought Hiller was very good yesterday, but it was not an awe-inspiring performance. Sure he made a lot of saves, but he had a clear look at a lot of those shots.

Rookie Simeon Varlamov makes a name for himself

Non-playoff Goalies

Sabres’ Tellqvist signs to play in Russia

The goaltender’s career in Buffalo lasted just six games, as the pending unrestricted free agent has signed to play with Ak Bars of Russia’s KHL. A report out of Sweden said Tellqvist signed for about $1.3 million, up from this season’s NHL salary of $800,000.