Photo Credit: Alyssa Shimko | Thunderstruck Sports The plight of the backup goaltender. To some, it is considered the most difficult position in hockey. For the majority of the season, the role is simply to warm the bench. In no city is this truer than Tampa Bay where Andrei Vasilevskiy reigns supreme in the Lightning net. This year, the holder of this un-coveted backup position is newcomer Dennis Hildeby. A Salute to Vasilevskiy There is no battle for the number one spot in