Antti Niemi’s Contract Extension and the Future of San Jose Sharks Goaltending

Antti Niemi signed a four-year extension that will keep him in teal through the 2014-15 season.

At $3.8 million per year, a salary-cap friendly price for a Stanley Cup winning and underrated net-minder, Niemi is currently the longest contracted Shark—and the only player under contract for the 2014-2015 season.

Expect to see Antero Niittymaki traded in the offseason and don't expect a lot in return. His $2M salary next year needs to be dumped in order to make room for Antti Niemi's salary under the cap. 

As well as that, expect to see either Alex Stalock or Thomas Greiss as the full-time backup goalie next year, while Tyson S...

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