Real Kyper & Bourne Vally's View: Who Has the Goaltenders for a Deep Run?
Mar 10, 2026
Steve Valiquette, former NHL goaltender turned Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, joins to dissect goaltending, analytics, and team trajectories. He debates Buffalo’s netminding for a deep run. He breaks down Colorado’s trade deadline gains, Tristan Jarry’s comments and goalie-room dynamics, and names the most consistent, most inconsistent, and wildest-swing netminders.
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Rangers Lack A Clear Long-Term Plan
- The New York Rangers lack a clear long-term plan despite having high-end pieces like a top goalie and a Norris winner.
- Steve Valiquette points to thin depth and youngsters Noah Dobson [note: actually Noah LaBate?] and Gabe Perreault being relied on as signs the roster isn't ready.
Kadri Could Reset Colorado Power Play
- Colorado improved at the trade deadline by adding Nazem Kadri to fix a stagnant power play that ranks near the bottom.
- Valiquette notes Colorado had only ten low east-to-west passes on their power play all season, and Kadri fills a bumper/centre role to change that.
Sabres Need Better Playoff Goaltending
- Buffalo's goaltending is the weak link for their playoff upside; Valiquette says Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen looks out of form and chasing pucks.
- He recommends Alex Lyon as the playoff starter because Lyon ranks top-five in expected goals metrics for Buffalo.