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Boston Bruins: Top 3 free agent veteran goalies to consider for taxi squad

By Matt Hawkins

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks makes a stop against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Ducks 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 7: Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks makes a stop against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 7, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Ducks 5-4 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 14: Goaltender Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks drinks from a gatorade bottle during the first period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 14, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 14: Goaltender Ryan Miller #30 of the Anaheim Ducks drinks from a gatorade bottle during the first period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 14, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

1. The Boston Bruins should consider bringing in Ryan Miller for their taxi squad.

Ryan Miller, like the two goaltenders previously mentioned, was one of the best netminders in the NHL at one point in his career. However, now 40 years old, he’s no more than a backup that barely starts 20 games a season.

Although he hasn’t played often, he still puts up decent numbers. Unlike the previous two goalies, Miller hasn’t had a season with a SV% under .900 in his career (unless you count 2003-04 where he only played in three games). Furthermore, last season was Miller’s first year in which he had a GAA above 3.00.

Even with subpar stats in 2019-20, Miller was actually still decent. Despite his .907 SV% and 3.10 GAA in 23 games (19 starts) with the Anaheim Ducks, Miller still had a winning record of 9-6-4 and had a QS% of .579.

Miller was able to put up these numbers despite playing behind the 25th-worst defense in the NHL. This tells me, despite being 40 years old, Miller can still play when called upon.

Because of this, I think Miller is the best option to fill the goaltender spot on the Bruins’ taxi squad. Although the oldest of the three, he’s still the best and gives the B’s the best chance of winning if needed to play or start.

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Overall, I really believe Boston should go out and sign one of these three veteran netminders to fill the goalie spot on their taxi squad. Vladar showed he wasn’t ready for the NHL with his appearance in the playoffs last season and it would be best for both him and Swayman to consistently get game action in the AHL.

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