Ex-Rangers Goalie Makes Bold Bid For NHL Comeback Following Impressive 3ICE Performance
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Former New York Rangers goaltender, Keith Kinkaid, who spent two seasons with the organization is eyeing a potential return to the National Hockey League at 36-years old.
The Long Island native, hasn't quite given up on his NHL dreams, as he eyes a return to the league after putting up an impressive performance while playing for Buffalo in the 3ICE Professional Tournament that's being held at Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Panthers' training facility.
Kinkaid has put up a pretty impressive performance during this tournament and has even impressed former Stanley Cup champion, Ken Daneyko, who won the Stanley Cup as a defenseman with the New Jersey Devils in 1995, 2000 and 2003. Daneyko is coaching the 3ICE New York/New Jersey team and was blown away by Kinkaid's performance as his team (Buffalo) beat the NY/NJ team 4-1
«I saw how incredible he was with us in New Jersey over the years, especially in 2018 when he got us into the playoffs,» Daneyko said. «He looks like he still has it. He showed that against us.»
Keith Kinkaid Made A Name For Himself In The National Hockey League
Keith Kinkaid helped the New Jersey Devils reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs back in 2017-18 when he was 26-10-3 with a 2.77 goals-against average and .913 save percentage.
Kinkaid played nine games (seven starts) with the New York Rangers in 2020-21, finishing with a 3-2-1 record, 2.59 GAA, one shutout and a save percentage of .898. He became the ninth U.S.-born goalie to play for the New York Rangers.
Jonathan Quick, the current backup to Igor Shesterkin, became the 10th in 2023-24.
Kinkaid is 70-58-21 in the NHL with a 2.91 GAA, .905 save percentage and eight shutouts in 169 games (146 starts) with the NJ Devils, Montreal Canadiens, NY Rangers, Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche from 2012-23.
Kinkaid Looking To Return To The NHL After An Impressive Performance
Kinkaid had 30 saves in two wins for Buffalo on Wednesday, leading his team into the championship round on Aug. 14. The Veteran netminder has also stated that he just wants to keep playing despite his age during a latest interview with NHL.com.
However, in the meantime, Buffalo will face No. 4 Minnesota in the first semifinal; No. 2 NY/NJ will play No. 3 Tennessee in the other semifinal. The winners will meet for the league title.
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AOUT 9 | 58 ANSWERS Ex-Rangers Goalie Makes Bold Bid For NHL Comeback Following Impressive 3ICE Performance Do you think former Rangers goalie Keith Kinkaid will be able to make secure a comeback with the NHL? | ||
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| No | 42 | 72.4 % |
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