Which backup is most likely to take over starter job?

[VincentVega]

Other than Fasth, who is arguably now at least the 1b goalie in Anaheim (some may argue he's already the starter, although to me it's still a little too early to conclude this), which current backup is most likely to take over the starter job this year? Let's also exclude already 1a/1b tandems like Holtby and Neuvirth from the discussion.

I'll start with one guess: Markstrom. Theodore is struggling and Markstrom has impressive numbers in the AHL. It's only a matter of time before this happens. Is the time now? (admittedly, Markstrom is not strictly a backup since he was just called up but hey, he's worth mentioning)

Who else?

[Chedsyuk13]

With the Panthers, I'd say Clemmenson has a better chance at that roll bc of past performances..if he still has it in him.

With the season being so short teams should be riding the hot goalie. I could see Pittsburgh keeping Vokoun in if Fleury were to get lit up, especially since Vokouns had 5 games played already.

[Instant Karma]

Originally Posted by Chedsyuk13

With the Panthers, I'd say Clemmenson has a better chance at that roll bc of past performances..if he still has it in him.

With the season being so short teams should be riding the hot goalie. I could see Pittsburgh keeping Vokoun in if Fleury were to get lit up, especially since Vokouns had 5 games played already.

I'd say Flower would have to absolutely sh*t the bed for quite a stretch for that to happen.

EDIT: Oh yeah, and Vokoun would have to absolutely stand on his head in the meantime.

[ShawneePanthers]

Luongo is elite, but Schneider is getting there, and I can feasibly see Luongo's time threatened this whole season.

Elliot will not replace Halak as #1 because Elliot is not at the same level, and has played exceptionally sucky this year.