Goalie Rankings in Review (GENS)

[angryjay93]

Goalie Rankings

The third of a series of quick reference pages where I recap the team ratings at every position, their ranking, and a quick blurb about the team.

1. Montreal (10/10) – The perfect glove ratings and superior rebound control make Roy the top stopper.

2. Chicago (9.5/10) – Belfour is highest rated goalie in league and does not disappoint.

3. Buffalo (8.5/10) – A full step behind the top two, Fuhr can dominate at times.

4. Toronto (8/10) – Despite an average defense in front of him, Potvin is still a top option.

5 (Tie). Boston (7.5/10) – Moog is a great manual goalie and he seems to get in front of the puck more often than one would think.

5 (Tie). Edmonton (7.5/10) – Another lower rated beauty, Ranford’s spectacular save ratings set him apart.

7 (Tie). Pittsburgh (7/10) – Big and burley, Barrasso is typically very steady.

7 (Tie). Winnipeg (7/10) – Another fantastic manual goalie, Essensa is light weight and very nimble.

7 (Tie). Philadelphia (7/10) – Soderstrom gives the lackluster Philly D a chance with his acrobatics in the crease.

7 (Tie). Dallas (7/10) – Casey’s save ratings leave something to be desired, his excellent mobility typically fulfills said desire.

11 (Tie). Detroit (6.5/10) – Not the all world goalie Detroit needs, but Cheveldae is a serviceable #1 none the less.

11 (Tie). Hartford (6.5/10) – Burke's a big boy, but if he gets in front of the puck, his save ratings will limit the softies he allows.

13 (Tie). New Jersey (6/10) – Super lightweight, Terreri gets from post to post in a flash, is a major sucker for the ram tactic though.

13 (Tie). Quebec (6/10) – Hextall is a run of the mill mobile middle weight, what you see is what you get.

13 (Tie). Vancouver (6/10) – A little on the hefty side with 8 weight, McLean’s save ratings don’t stack up to the other super sized goalies.

16 (Tie). Florida (5.5/10) – Beezer gives this expansion team a ray of hope, but he’s no brick wall.

16 (Tie). New York Rangers (5.5/10) – Richter and Beezer provide a mediocre tandem behind a heavyweight team, not an ideal situation.

18. St. Louis (5/10) – Joseph has a lovely overall rating, save ratings pale in comparison to his peers though and his performance is also severely lacking in stat tracking leagues.

19. Calgary (4/10) – Another under achiever, Vernon doesn’t have the mobility or save ratings to be a worthwhile goalie on a free wheeling Calgary team.

20. Washington (3.5/10) – Beaupre only further compounds the defensive issues that Washington faces with his herky jerky style and inconsistency.

21. Los Angeles (3/10) – Hrudey has a tendency to find himself on the highlight reel quite often, the other teams highlight reel.

22 (Tie). San Jose (2.5/10) – Some people have a soft spot for Irbe. He has a soft spot too, a penchant for giving up goals.

22 (Tie). Tampa Bay (2.5/10) – Propped up by vicious Tampa defense, Young shouldn’t be relied upon to bail them out when they do falter.

24. New York Islanders (1.5/10) – Healy is all for building the confidence of the opposing shooters. Swell guy, shitty goalie.

25. Anaheim (1/10) – Plenty of ruh-roh moments to be had with Hebert in net.

26 Ottawa (0/10) – An empty net would get the same rating.

I think the science worked here. Moog, Casey, and Ranford are lower rated then many goalies behind them, but people do speak highly of them and reach for them in drafts. Meanwhile guys like Vernon and Joseph are fools gold and I think the ratings appropriately reflect that.

[trudatman]

good stuff. thanks! it would be awesome if you edited in more comments, mentioned every goalie in the game by name and gave them individual overall ratings, so if you ever feel like delving further into this topic, please do.

[jer_33]

Great write-ups, cracking up over here...

[Seano7302]

Goalie Rankings

The third of a series of quick reference pages where I recap the team ratings at every position, their ranking, and a quick blurb about the team.1. Montreal (10/10) – The perfect glove ratings and superior rebound control make Roy the top stopper.2. Chicago (9.5/10) – Belfour is highest rated goalie in league and does not disappoint. 3. Buffalo (8.5/10) – A full step behind the top two, Fuhr can dominate at times.4. Toronto (8/10) – Despite an average defense in front of him, Potvin is still a top option. 5 (Tie). Boston (7.5/10) – Moog is a great manual goalie and he seems to get in front of the puck more often than one would think.5 (Tie). Edmonton (7.5/10) – Another lower rated beauty, Ranford’s spectacular save ratings set him apart.7 (Tie). Pittsburgh (7/10) – Big and burley, Barrasso is typically very steady. 7 (Tie). Winnipeg (7/10) – Another fantastic manual goalie, Essensa is light weight and very nimble.7 (Tie). Philadelphia (7/10) – Soderstrom gives the lackluster Philly D a chance with his acrobatics in the crease. 7 (Tie). Dallas (7/10) – Casey’s save ratings leave something to be desired, his excellent mobility typically fulfills said desire.11 (Tie). Detroit (6.5/10) – Not the all world goalie Detroit needs, but a serviceable #1 none the less.11 (Tie). Hartford (6.5/10) – He’s a big boy, but if he gets in front of the puck, his save ratings will limit the softies he allows.13 (Tie). New Jersey (6/10) – Super lightweight gets from post to post in a flash, is a major sucker for the ram tactic though.13 (Tie). Quebec (6/10) – Hextall is a run of the mill mobile middle weight, what you see is what you get.13 (Tie). Vancouver (6/10) – A little on the hefty side with 8 weight, McLean’s save ratings don’t stack up to the other super sized goalies.16 (Tie). Florida (5.5/10) – Beezer gives this expansion team a ray of hope, but he’s no brick wall.16 (Tie). New York Rangers (5.5/10) – Richter and Beezer provide a mediocre tandem behind a heavyweight team, not an ideal situation.18. St. Louis (5/10) – Lovely overall rating, save ratings pale in comparison to his peers though and his performance is also severely lacking in stat tracking leagues.19. Calgary (4/10) – Another under achiever, Vernon doesn’t have the mobility or save ratings to be a worthwhile goalie on a free wheeling Calgary team.20. Washington (3.5/10) – Beaupre only further compounds the defensive issues that Washington faces with his herky jerky style and inconsistency.21. Los Angeles (3/10) – Hrudey has a tendency to find himself on the highlight reel quite often, the other teams highlight reel.22 (Tie). San Jose (2.5/10) – Some people have a soft spot for Irbe. He has a soft spot too, a penchant for giving up goals.22 (Tie). Tampa Bay (2.5/10) – Propped up by vicious Tampa defense, Young shouldn’t be relied upon to bail them out when they do falter.24. New York Islanders (1.5/10) – Healy is all for building the confidence of the opposing shooters. Swell guy, shitty goalie.25. Anaheim (1/10) – Plenty of ruh-roh moments to be had with Hebert in net.26 Ottawa (0/10) – An empty net would get the same rating.I think the science worked here. Moog, Casey, and Ranford are lower rated then many goalies behind them, but people do speak highly of them and reach for them in drafts. Meanwhile guys like Vernon and Joseph are fools gold and I think the ratings appropriately reflect that.

Ottawa has an amazing manual goalie, berthiume

[smozoma]

Weelll, he's quick, but his arms are like t-rex arms, and legs like whatever animal has absurdly short legs.

[wap]

a dachshund, perhaps

[IceStorm70]

Love this write up. Personally my two most overrated goalies are Potvin and Joseph.

Toughest auto goalie for me outside of belfour/roy is Tommy Boy Soderstrom. Makes deke saves look easy a lot and doesnt bite very often on the slap deke move

[smozoma]

Weelll, he's quick, but his arms are like t-rex arms, and legs like whatever animal has absurdly short legs.

a dachshund, perhaps

exactly