The Winnipeg Jets have begun the process of resigning unrestricted free agents by locking up back-up goaltender Al Montoya to a 1-year, $601,000 deal. Montoya, 28, played in seven games for the Winnipeg Jets last season, starting five and ending the season with a record of 3-1-0, a 2.91 goals against average and 0.899 save percentage.
He has suited up for 63 career NHL games between the Phoenix Coyotes,New York Islanders and Jets for a 24-18-10 career record, 2.77 goals against average and 0.906 career save percentage. The Chicago native was originally drafted sixth overall by the New York Rangers in 2004.
(Fred Chartrand/The Canadian Press)
With Ondrej Pavelec still between the pipes in Winnipeg, Montoya is unlikely to receive a bigger role in the forthcoming seasons. However, the low cap hit makes it hard for the Jets to turn away from, especially considering Montoya can hold his own as a backup goalie.
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