2. Ryan Miller
At 39 years old, Ryan Miller of the Anaheim Ducks is the oldest active goaltender in the NHL. This season, Miller’s SV% has dipped to .899, although his .917 SV% over his last three seasons serves as a more accurate indicator of his play since backup goaltending statistics are especially subject to small sample sizes.
That .917 SV% is even more impressive considering that over the past three years Miller’s expected save percentage (xSV%) based on the quality of shots he has faced is only .904, as the Ducks’ defense has struggled mightily.
Miller is likely the strongest “buy-low” candidate on this list as his numbers this year suppress his trade value, while his body of work suggests that he can be a well above average goaltender.
The Ducks are tied for last place in the Western conference and 14 points out a playoff spot, which has designated them as sellers earlier than many other teams.
Miller’s contract carries a cap hit of $1.1M and expires after this season, which could make this Miller’s last chance at winning the Stanley Cup.