Giguere happy for Bryzgalov's chance with Wild
/Colorado Avalanche goaltender J.S. Giguere looked back, via The Star Tribune, on his time with the Anaheim Ducks. JSG played some incredible hockey for that team, upon which he reflects, but he also remembers Ilya Bryzgalov as his backup goaltender from the 2007 Cup run.
“He keeps everything light and fun, and you never have a boring day with Bryz around,” said the 36-year-old Giguere. “He was a good kid. He was trying to make his place as a No. 1 goalie in the league and he gave me a run for my money, that’s for sure. He made me better because I had to play good if I wanted to keep playing.
“It’s been a tough year for the goalies in Minnesota. What did they have, five? It’s tough to hear what [Josh Harding] went through with [multiple sclerosis], especially with how great he was playing. But this gives Bryz a chance to show everybody again that he can be a No. 1 goalie.”
Giguere may retire after this season and Bryzgalov, 33, recently indicated he wasn't sure if he wants to play next year.
Source: Michael Russo, Star Tribune
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