Utah Mammoth face crucial decisions in the crease as questions swirl around the future of Vitek Vaněček and rising prospect Michael Hrabal. Could a true 1A/1B goaltending tandem finally emerge, or will the team stick with its traditional starter-backup split? Tom Callahan and Robyn Leaño break down the value and challenges of Vaněček season, debate potential market moves, and examine how internal competition drives Karel Vejmelka’s best performances.

Goaltending depth takes center stage with the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, as Hrabal rapid development and impressive collegiate stats raise hopes for the Mammoth pipeline. The discussion explores where Anson Thornton, Jaxson Stauber, and other prospects fit into the organization’s plans. With coaching uncertainties and free agency looming, every move in the blue paint could shape Utah Mammoth’s trajectory in the coming season. Who will step up and secure the net for Utah’s next playoff push?

00:00 Goaltending Discussion Kickoff
Examining Utah Mammoth's goalie situation, pronunciation of Michael Hrabal’s name, and the challenge of the starter-backup split.

06:27 Vitek Vaněček’s Future
In-depth breakdown of Vaněček’s performance, advanced stats, value as a backup, the debate over bringing him back, and possible destinations.

21:09 Goaltending Pipeline & Prospects
Spotlight on Michael Hrabal’s development, the AHL scenario, other depth goalies in the system, and projected goaltender depth chart for Utah Mammoth.

00:00 Analyzing Mammoth goalie free agents

05:26 Discussing Vanichek's performance

07:27 Analyzing goalie performance stats

11:21 Trading Stanley Cup games on Calshi

13:07 Talking about goaltending options

18:22 Ingram's strong finish in Arizona

20:24 Buying tickets with Gametime app

25:18 Player's performance at UMass

27:12 Future plans for goaltender development

30:40 Remembering the three goaltender setup

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