Daily Times (Primos, PA)

GOALTENDER­S

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SURE BET:

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-Andre Fleury seems like the most reliable pick on the board, a recognizab­le face of the franchise who can easily start 50-60 games and give the Golden Knights chances to win. Fleury waived his no-movement clause so the Pittsburgh Penguins didn’t have to force another trade, and the 32-year-old can go back to being a clear No. 1 goalie.

WORTH THE GAMBLE:

Fleury could be joined by an establishe­d 20-something backup, like the Flyers’ Michal Neuvirth, Detroit’s Petr Mrazek, Colorado’s Calvin Pickard or New York’s Antti Raanta. Vegas GM George McPhee and Vegas goaltendin­g coach Dave Prior have connection­s to Neuvirth and Washington’s Philipp Grubauer from drafting them with the Capitals. McPhee described Neuvirth as “almost technicall­y perfect.” “It was just about him growing up and maturing,” McPhee said at the scouting combine. “We thought that when that happened, he’d be an outstandin­g goaltender. And he’s at that point now. He can be really good.”

ROLLING THE DICE:

Maybe Vegas wants to groom its starter of the future, in which case Grubauer, Boston’s Malcolm Subban, Detroit’s Jared Coreau or Toronto’s Antoine Bibeau could fit the bill.

Vegas controls the trade market and can make some extra picks to flip a goalie or two. Arizona and the Flyers are in need of starters.

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