Friday goalie info (early games today)

[Salo]

Mike Smith, Dallas Stars - Smith is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Kings, reports the Dallas Morning News. It will be his second straight start in place of Marty Turco. Before any panicked owners start making irrational deals, Turco is still the #1 goalie and there is virtually no chance that Smith will be able to unseat despite his brilliant play to date.

Cristobal Huet, Montreal Canadiens - Huet is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Sabres, reports TSN.

Dominik Hasek, Detroit Red Wings - Hasek is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Blues, reports the Detroit News. Coach Mike Babcock isn't sure whether to start Hasek again the next night against the Predators but it probably wouldn't be a good idea knowing that Hasek's groin is probably hanging by a thread.

Manny Legace, St. Louis Blues - Legace is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Red Wings, reports the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jason Bacashihua was sent back down to Peoria yesterday so that probably means Curtis Sanford is healthy again and should start on Saturday.

Ray Emery, Ottawa Senators - Emery is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Panthers, reports the official Senators website. It's official: he's the new #1 goalie in Ottawa and Martin Gerber will now need Emery to falter if he wants to see consistent playing time over the rest of the season.

Alex Auld, Florida Panthers - Auld is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Senators, reports the Miami Herald.

Andrew Raycroft, Toronto Maple Leafs - Raycroft is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Capitals, reports TSN. He'll also most likely be playing Saturday against his ex-team, the Bruins as coach Paul Maurice indicated that Raycroft is "feeling good and healthy".

Jean-Sebastien Giguere, Anaheim Ducks - Giguere is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Devils, reports the LA Times. Ilya Bryzgalov has a sore groin and will not suit up so David McKee will dress as the emergency backup.

Jocelyn Thibault, Pittsburgh Penguins - Thibault is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Islanders, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders - DiPietro is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Penguins, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins - Thomas is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Hurricanes, reports the Boston Globe. With Brian Finley injured, the Bruins will likely recall Philippe Sauve to serve as Thomas' backup. While he doesn't play for an especially strong defensive team, Thomas' job as the #1 goalie seems stable for now as there is much disarray behind him amongst those lower on the totem pole.

Cam Ward, Carolina Hurricanes - Ward is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Bruins, reports the Raleigh News & Observer. John Grahame started the team's last game so barring an injury, Ward should be in net for this one.

Antero Niittyamki, Philadelphia Flyers - Niittymaki is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Blue Jackets.

Pascal Leclaire, Columbus Blue Jackets - Leclaire is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Flyers.

Curtis Joseph, Phoenix Coyotes - Joseph is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Wild.

Manny Fernandez, Minnesota Wild - Fernandez is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Coyotes. At least that's what we think. He's been slumping lately and it's allowed backup Niklas Backstrom to significantly cut into his playing time. We don't expect that to last, however, as once Fernandez finds his game, Backstrom will find his spot on the end of the bench.

Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils - Brodeur is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Ducks.

Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals - Kolzig is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Maple Leafs.

Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres - Miller is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Canadiens.

Kari Lehtonen, Atlanta Thrashers - Lehtonen is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Lightning.

Johan Holmqvist, Tampa Bay Lightning - Holmqvist is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Thrashers.

Mathieu Garon, Los Angeles Kings - Garon is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Stars. We've been caught guessing on the Kings starter for a few games now, but it's gotta be Garon tonight. While we admit that Garon hasn't been a top goalie this season, there's no denying an important stat: Cloutier has the worst goals-against-average and save percentage out of all goalies with ten or more games played.

Dwayne Roloson, Edmonton Oilers - Roloson is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Blackhawks.

Nikolai Khabibulin, Chicago Blackhawks - Khabibulin is the probable starter for Friday's game against the Oilers.

[Newtotheboard]

thanks for the info!!!

yeah it's Huet in the net...but we're still gonna loose....