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Goalies are both the last line of defense and the first ones to get the blame if things go poorly for an NHL team.

So a few teams, for various reason, had dramatic makeovers between the pipes this summer. There was a bit of a domino effect: One departure would lead to another arrival, which would leave another hole on a different team. But at the end of this 5-team shuffle, there are some that clearly have upgraded their goaltending and some that have seen a down grade.

Which team improved its goaltending most dramatically this summer?

5. Florida Panthers

In: Jose Theodore (15-11-3, 2.71 GAA, .916 SV%)

Out: Tomas Vokoun (22-28-5, 2.55 GAA, .920 SV%)

For all the money GM Dale Tallon spent on forwards and defensemen, he’s doing goaltending on the cheap. Theodore hopped from the Wild for $1.5 million in each of the next two season. Scott Clemmensen, Vokoun’s backup from last season, will earn $1.5 million in salary and $1.2 million against the cap. Combined, they’ll make as much as Dwayne Roloson will next season for the Lightning.

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