1979 Gretzky's PSA 10

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Here's one list anyhow. I am guessing Hasek tops more lists than anyone else.

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...es-of-all-time

I would say that is definitely not the general consensus among the hockey cognoscenti. Comparing goaltenders of past generations is difficult, and considering Hasek played in an era dominated by two better netminders in both Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur, I don't think the appellation of greatest of all time could possibly be bestowed when he wasn't even the best of his generation.

ONE of the greatest all-time, of course, the absolute best though? I don't think so...

[Tomi]

[QUOTE=Huysmans;2030198]I would say that is definitely not the general consensus among the hockey cognoscenti. Comparing goaltenders of past generations is difficult, and considering Hasek played in an era dominated by two better netminders in both Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur, I don't think the appellation of greatest of all time could possibly be bestowed when he wasn't even the best of his generation.

Hasek beats both in career save %, GAA and total Vezinas (6 to Brodeurs 4 and Roy's 3 ). All this while a rookie at 26 yrs. old. Pretty solid case. Even won a couple of Hart's.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I would bet Hasek is on top of more lists than any other goalie, which is all I said.

Here's another.
https://www.thetoptens.com/best-ice-hockey-goalies/

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would bet Hasek is on top of more lists than any other goalie, which is all I said.

Here's another.
https://www.thetoptens.com/best-ice-hockey-goalies/

Yeah, but all lists are not created equal....
some are more important, from more reputable sources....

https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=1923345

[Peter_Spaeth]

Hasek had the best nickname.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Hasek had the best nickname.

You could be right there.

Although...

Clint "Praying Benny" Benedict
Georges "The Chicoutimi Cucumber" Vezina
and
Jacques "Jake the Snake" Plante

are quite memorable as well.

[Tomi]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

You could be right there.

Although...

Clint "Praying Benny" Benedict
Georges "The Chicoutimi Cucumber" Vezina
and
Jacques "Jake the Snake" Plante

are quite memorable as well.

[Huysmans]

[QUOTE=Tomi;2030250]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

I would say that is definitely not the general consensus among the hockey cognoscenti. Comparing goaltenders of past generations is difficult, and considering Hasek played in an era dominated by two better netminders in both Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur, I don't think the appellation of greatest of all time could possibly be bestowed when he wasn't even the best of his generation.

Hasek beats both in career save %, GAA and total Vezinas (6 to Brodeurs 4 and Roy's 3 ). All this while a rookie at 26 yrs. old. Pretty solid case. Even won a couple of Hart's.

Both Roy and Brodeur had longer careers and were more consistent. And each were more successful during the playoffs when it matters most. And you mention GAA and save %, with the difference between the trio miniscule.

Brodeur is the only goaltender in history with eight 40-win seasons, while Roy is the only goaltender to win a trio of Conn Smythe trophies - arguably the most prestigious award in the entire sport.

Additionally, Roy was selected as the greatest goaltender in NHL history by a panel of 41 writers, coupled with a simultaneous fan poll in 2004, while Brodeur is the NHL's all-time regular season leader in wins and shutouts.