Goalies Deserve More Than They Get | Salt Lake City News

This summer’s NHL contract frenzy saw record-breaking deals for top skaters, but goalies are left in the dust—despite being the most crucial position on the ice. While forwards like Celebrini and Makar smashed salary records, goalies like Shesterkin earn a fraction of that, and the average goalie makes less than even second-line forwards. With goalies bearing the brunt of every game without breaks and often carrying entire teams, it’s baffling they’re paid less. Sure, goalie contracts are risky, but not all goalies are lottery tickets—some, like Markström, prove their worth over years. It’s time for a true No. 1 goalie to break the mold and reset the goalie pay scale, just like skaters did. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6edc75e5e3a899cb