Bryzgalov offers to play for goalie-strapped Blackhawks: Need someone healthy?
Thursday night in Chicago, the Blackhawks were faced with the unfortunate situation of having to employ an emergency goalie, thrusting former NCAA netminder Scott Foster into action against the high-flying offensive juggernaut Winnipeg Jets.
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Anton Forsberg was injured prior to the game, and backup Collin Delia was forced to the dressing room midway through the third period with cramps, prompting former NHL goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov to offer up his services to the injury-plagued Hawks on Friday.
Hey Blackhawks, need a goalie that will be healthy all year round?
— bryzgoalie30 (@bryzgoalie30) March 30, 2018
Bryz hasn't suited up for any game action since playing for the Anaheim Ducks in 2015, but he does have 221 career wins and 34 shutouts under his belt should Chicago actually consider his offer.
The Blackhawks have been scrambling to find a solution in the blue paint since No. 1 netminder Corey Crawford hit injured reserve in December with vertigo-like symptoms.