The Hungarian national team 22 year old goalie who came off the bench against Canada and started against both Finland and the United States. We played a total of 147 minutes and 15 seconds with a save percentage of 91%.and a goals against average of 3.67.
This was enough for four NHL teams to take interest in him, the Oilers, Wild, Flames and the Blackhawks, Vay decided to sign with Wild.
Congrats!
I still can’t believe that this has happened to mi. I had talked to a representative from Calgary, and the general manager Stan Bowman also talked to me. I also received an email about the Wild being interested in me.
How did you meet with Bowman?
I walked over to the hotel where Bowman was straying, for the second meeting I had Frank Banham come along. I was about to sign with Chicago because I thought that this would be the best offer for me. I would have taken the Calgary offer as well but Frank told me that we should wait and see what happens. This was when the Minnesota offer came in.
Where did you sign the contract?
In the hotel lobby.
You received the email, printed it signed it at the reception desk?
Yes just about, I signed an NHL rookie contract, I will be going out to a rookie camp in July and then I’ll be back for the NHL training camp.