NHL Free Agency: 8 Best Goalies Still on the Market

There aren't many quality goaltenders left on the free-agent market, but for NHL teams that need a veteran, there are still some viable options.

Many of the players available are veterans who aren't going to be starting goaltenders in the NHL anymore, but in a backup role, they could succeed.

Let's look at the eight best goaltenders still on the free-agent market.

Dan Ellis

For a team that needs a veteran backup, Dan Ellis could be an option. If he can prove that he's healthy enough to play 10-15 games next season, a team may take a chance on him.

Ellis has a career record of 72-57, but has started in just 16 games over the past two seasons.

Brent Johnson

Brent Johnson was 6-7-2 last year with an .883 save percentage, but in the right situation he could have a bounce-back season.

Even at 35 years old, he can still be a good backup goaltender on a contending team that doesn't need him to play too many games.

Ty Conklin

Ty Conklin was not a good backup for the Detroit Red Wings last season, finishing the year with a 5-6-1 record.

The 36-year-old veteran could still be a strong backup on a team that plays well defensively, and just four years ago he went 25-11-2 for the Red Wings.

Conklin has played for six teams since his career began in the 2001-02 season.

Dwayne Roloson

Dwayne Roloson was 13-16-1 last season, but despite his lack of success, his competitiveness will help him have a much better season next year if given a chance.

Roloson's playoff experience and success in important games will help him earn an opportunity with an NHL team this October.

Cristobal Huet

After winning the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2009-10 season, Cristobal Huet left the NHL to play in Switzerland because of the team's salary cap issues that summer.

Huet is 36 years old and could still be a veteran backup or starter on a team whose No. 1 goalie suffers an injury before or during next season.

Ben Scrivens

Ben Scrivens is a restricted free agent and spent last season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He finished the year with a record of 4-5 in 12 games played, 11 of which he started in.

Even though Scrivens probably won't play much of a role on the Leafs during the 2012-13 season, signing him will be difficult since he still has a lot of potential and is only 25 years old.

Marty Turco

Marty Turco unexpectedly returned to the NHL last season when the Boston Bruins signed him after Tuukka Rask suffered an injury.

Turco went 2-2 for the Bruins, and it's hard to imagine him getting an NHL job next year.

Antero Niittymaki

Antero Niittymaki last played in the NHL during the 2010-11 season when he went 12-7-3 for the San Jose Sharks.

The 32-year-old veteran has lots of experience and would be a fine backup for any NHL team. He is currently an unrestricted free agent.