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Coyotes sign German League standout goalie Treutle

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Niklas Treutle

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Arizona’s prospect pool is somewhat light when it comes to solid goaltenders, so why not experiment with a young netminder that’s excelled in Europe?

The Coyotes announced that they have inked Niklas Treutle to a one-year, entry-level contract. The 24-year-old is coming off of a strong season with the German League’s EHC München where he posted a 2.06 GAA and .920 save percentage in 30 games.

He was never drafted by an NHL squad and this will be his first attempt to transition to North American, but if he ends up playing for Arizona’s AHL affiliate in Springfield then he likely won’t be the only former German League goalie on the squad.

That’s because Springfield signed goaltender Tyler Beskorowany back in June. Beskorowany was originally selected by the Stars in the second round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, but he was never able to work his way up to Dallas and instead ended up spending last season with Duesseldorf EG where he recorded a 2.53 GAA and .923 in 42 contests.

Arizona is expected to start the season with Mike Smith and Anders Lindback as its top two goaltenders.

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