Who is the greatest goalie of all time?

Answer 1

Sawchuk, Roy.. perhaps the two best ever that played in the NHL.. but from what I have read and seen, the best in the world was Vladislav Tretiak.. even in his last game, he bet the Czechs 2-0 in 1984..

In 1983, The Montreal Canadiens though well enough of him that even tho he was in his 30s, they drafted him, but the Soviets blocked him from leaving.

He won gold medals in every olympic he played, save for 1980.. (and probabaly would have one that game had Tikhonov thought so little of the US that he pulled Tretiak after the first period to 'inspire' his team to play harder)

Tretiak was named Europe's best player (including forwards and defense) four times.. and following that retirement, joined the Black Hawks as a goalie coach (he was allowed to leave Russia with the understanding he would not play in the NHL) and has tutored, taught some of the best, including Belfour and Hasek..

Bottom line is Tretiak may be the best Goalie of all time but he certainly is the best player of all time never to have played in the NHL..

Answer 2

well there have been lots of great goalies but the top five would have to been listed in no specific order

1. Patrick Roy
2. Glenn Hall
3. Terry Sewerchuck
4. Martin Brodour
5. Dominic Hasek

and the best would be Patrick Roy followed by Dommy Hasek then Glenn Hall then Marty B and then last of the five terry S

Answer 3

Patrick Roy. His record speaks for itself.

Roy started his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, who drafted him 51st overall in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft from the Granby Bisons. He played for the Habs from 1985 to 1995, leading them to the 1986 Stanley Cup in his rookie season. Roy became, at only 20, the youngest player in the NHL's history to win the Conn Smythe Trophy given to the playoffs most valuable player. He also was named to the 1986 NHL All-Rookie Team.
Records

* Most NHL games played by a goaltender (1029)
* Most NHL wins (551)
* Most NHL playoff games played by a goaltender (247)
* Most NHL playoff wins by a goaltender (151)

Awards

* NHL All-Rookie Team - 1986
* Played in 11 NHL All-Star Games - 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003
* NHL Second All-Star Team - 1988, 1991
* NHL First All-Star Team - 1989, 1990, 1992, 2002
* Conn Smythe Trophy - 1986, 1993, 2001
* William M. Jennings Trophy - 1987*, 1988*, 1989, 1992, 2002
* Vezina Trophy - 1989, 1990, 1992
* His jersey number 30 has been retired by the Granby Bisons.
* His jersey number 33 has been retired by the Colorado Avalanche.
* The Colorado Sports Hall Of Fame 2004
* Hockey Hall of Fame inductee 2006

* Shared with Brian Hayward.

Answer 4

In the world of hockey, it is unfair to compare players from different era's.
In the pre 1967 era, I would choose Terry Sawchuk, also Glenn Hall and Jacques Plante would be good choices.
From the 1070's and 1980's, Tony Esposito.
From the 1990's to present, Dominic Hasek, by a mile.

Answer 5

So far in my life time, since ive been old enough to watch Hockey, Its been Patrick Roy, the winningest goaltender of all time.I think by the time Broduer retires he will have surpassed Roy on many things.
My personal Favorite goaltender of all time kicked the crap outta Roy in an awesome Goalie brawl, Mike Vernon, Hopefully he'll get in the hall someday, and the flames will retire his number.

Answer 6

You'd have to go back to the gory, er, glory days of the NHL (in this case, the late 50's to late sixties) for your guy...Jacques Plante of the Montreal Canadiens. He won 5 straight Vezina trophies and the Hart Memorial Trophy in 1962 (only Dominik Hasek has also won the Hart as a goaltender). With Plante defending the net, the Canadiens won an unequalled 5 straigh Stanley Cup titles.

Answer 7

Patrick Roy

Answer 8

Terry Sawchuk

Answer 9

Ken Dryden could have been if he had played longer and his heart was in it. Since he didn't I'd take Terry Sawchuk or Jacques Plante over Patrick Roy any time.

Answer 10

Martin Brodeur