Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies — like Chicago Blackhawks’ Scott Foster — face an uncertain future with new NHL rule
- Posted on July 15, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies — like Chicago Blackhawks’ Scott Foster — face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

The NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement that goes into effect for the 2026-27 season will change the emergency backup goaltender, or EBUG, program.