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Buffalo Sabres: Ranking every goaltender in the system

By Sion Fawkes

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Eric Comrie #1 of the New Jersey Devils skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on January 21, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: Eric Comrie #1 of the New Jersey Devils skates in warm-ups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on January 21, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Jan 22, 2022; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) tries to stop as goaltender Michael Houser (32) makes a save during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

6 – Michael Houser

Houser re-signed with the Rochester Americans, but since he is still technically in the Buffalo Sabres system, I wanted to include him on this list. Especially since he played well in a cameo appearance for the Sabres last season, posting a 2-0 record, a 2.00 GAA, and a stellar 0.948 save percentage.

While I doubt Houser would have enjoyed long-term success with the Sabres, he was intriguing to watch when injuries decimated the position last season. Houser was also the most versatile goaltender in the system, having seen time with the Cincinnati Cyclones, the Amerks, and the Sabres. Few goaltenders can say that, and it definitely needed to be recognized.

Expect Houser to play in a backup role this season to Malcolm Subban and perhaps Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. If nothing else, he could remain a fixture at the AHL level long-term and serve in a mentorship role for younger goaltenders.

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