Top Ten Goalies in the NHL

The big, robotic goalie we've all come to know as J.S. Giguere has found a spot on my list of top ten goalies. For years, I have been critical of this goalie's style, but I found it in my heart to make him No. 7 in recognition of his accomplishments in the NHL.

Giguere has helped his team to the Stanley Cup Finals twice, and received the Conn Smythe on his first try and the Stanley Cup on his second try. Giguere is a huge reason for the Ducks' success the last few seasons.

Awards: 2007 Stanley Cup, 2003 Conn Smythe Trophy

Stats: 411 GP, 191 Wins, 29 Shutouts, 2.43 GAA, .915 Save Percentage

6. Marty Turco, Dallas Stars

Here's a goalie who has put up impressive numbers year after year and has yet to receive a major award. This two-time All-Star continues to bring development and improvement to the Dallas franchise, even though the team hasn't won a cup since 1999.

He was Dallas' MVP during the team's run for the Stanley Cup this last season, before losing to the eventual champs, the Red Wings. 

Awards: Two-time All-Star, 2003 NHL Second Team, 2006 Olympian

Stats: 382 GP, 207 Wins, 33 Shutouts, 2.15 GAA, .913 Save Percentage

5. Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary Flames

Starting his career behind Nabokov in the Shark Tank, Kipper was a catalyst for the new era of Finnish goalies. He got his break in Calgary, where he took over as a starter in 2003.

He carried the team to the playoffs and fell short of the Stanley Cup to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He is a Vezina winner and is part of the three-man core of the Flames, along with Iginla and Phaneuf.

Awards: 2006 Vezina and NHL First All-Star Team, 2004 Western Conference Champion, 2004 World Cup Finalist, 2006 Olympian

Stats: 309 GP, 159 Wins, 26 Shutouts, 2.37 GAA, .915 Save Percentage

4. Evgeni Nabokov, San Jose Sharks

After mentioning him twice, it's about time we arrived at Nabokov. He is the survivor of the San Jose goaltending controversies.

After being named Rookie of the Year in 2001, Nabokov had a few average seasons. But, in 2004, he carried his team to the Western Conference finals and proved that he could be a franchise goaltender. 

In my opinion, he should have won the Vezina this previous season, but lost to Martin Brodeur.

Awards: 2001 Calder Trophy and NHL All-Rookie team, 2008 Vezina Nominee, 2006 Russian Olympian

Stats: 430 GP, 208 Wins, 40 Shutouts, 2.37 GAA, .911 Save Percentage

3. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers

It is safe to say that this Swedish netminder has emerged to become one of the elite goalies in the NHL and the World. The Olympic Gold medalist, World Champion, and three-time Vezina nominee is the face of the New York Rangers and a fan-favorite with only three years of NHL experience.

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