Depending on what happens with pending unrestricted free agent (UFA) Jake Allen, the New Jersey Devils may need to look for a new backup goalie this off-season. Allen has still not re-signed with the Devils with July 1 rapidly approaching.  

If Allen ends up testing the market and signing elsewhere, it would be understandable if the Devils brought in a new, experienced goalie to replace him. While they have Nico Daws in their system, the Devils could want to add a proven backup goalie to their roster. 

In a recent article for Daily Faceoff, NHL insider Frank Seravalli questioned if New Jersey could target UFA goalie Dan Vladar, who previously played with Devils star goalie Jacob Markstrom on the Calgary Flames.

Seravalli writes:

"Jacob Markstrom is signed for one more year at a very reasonable number. Could he be reunited with close friend and former runningmate Dan Vladar from Calgary?"

After Allen, Vladar is arguably the second-best goalie in this year's free agency class. The 27-year-old netminder appeared in 30 games this season with the Flames, where he recorded a 12-11-6 record, a .898 save percentage, a 2.80 goals-against average, and two shutouts. Overall, it was a solid year for the 6-foot-5 netminder.

While Vladar may not be the flashiest name out there, he would have the potential to be a decent replacement if Allen leaves. The 2015 third-round pick has been a serviceable backup throughout his career and could be the same for the Devils because of it. Furthermore, he is also only 27 years old, so he is right in his prime. 

In 105 career NHL games over five seasons split between the Boston Bruins and Flames, Vladar has a 49-34-16 record, a .895 save percentage, and a 2.99 goals-against average.

Report: Devils Goalie Generating Serious InterestJake Allen is the New Jersey Devils' most notable pending unrestricted free agent (UFA). Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald has been open about being interested in re-signing him, but the clock is certainly ticking with July 1 being less than a week away. 

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