Comments for Contest: Who Is the Best Goaltender of All-Time? Tell Us to Win! at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 4 out of 4 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 16:56:53 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/5057-contest-who-is-the-best-goaltender-of-all-time-tell-us-to-win#comment-23321 All time is a phrasal adjective that should only be hyphenated when the adjective is placed before the noun, like this: "it's my all-time favorite" :) - Dakkster Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:52:41 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/5057-contest-who-is-the-best-goaltender-of-all-time-tell-us-to-win#comment-23296 I was a spoiled child of 8 years old when I watched Kent Nilsson crumple to the ice from a two-handed slash in the hands of Ron Hextall. While my ire for him reached a degree that only an 8 year old Oiler fans can reach, my respect for his skills as a goaltender rose as well. Gretzky said that he was the greatest goaltender he had ever played against, and his Conn Smythe performance in the 86-87 playoffs were a thing to behold. A below average junior player, scouts shied away, labelling him "loony" and yet he exuded a confidence that led to a stellar career at both the AHL and NHL levels. Hextall's puck handling and aggressive tactics shaped the developement of goalies such as Martin Brodeur and his goal-scoring on the PK, in the playoffs, and twice in the regular season, are yet to be matched. With blood on his jersey he would rack up the most penalty minutes by a goaltender in the regular season in NHL history, and once fought three players in one game - at the same time (though granted at the AHL level). Hextall's across the board skills with the puck, between the pipes, and with his fists, give him my nod for the greatest goalie of all time. - doulos Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:46:42 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/5057-contest-who-is-the-best-goaltender-of-all-time-tell-us-to-win#comment-23285 If you are talking number of Stanly Cups won, then both Ken Dryden and Jacques Plante won the most at 6 cups. However Dryden did that in only 8 seasons. Plante was the first goalie to wear a mask also. If you are talking about the Vezina Trophy, then Plante takes it with 7 (though one was shared, so if you don't count that, then the same has Domminic Hasak, Dryden one less with 5). My personal favorite was Patrick Roy, drama and all. Lots of impact on modern game. Of course people will argue that Montreal Canadian's dommination is the reason. However in any case, I think one has to look at actually sucess and not just skill. I think I would have to go with Dryden. Also his entrance into both hockey managment, and later into politics probably make him one of the more successful off ice goalies as well. - DarthVain Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:10:22 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/5057-contest-who-is-the-best-goaltender-of-all-time-tell-us-to-win#comment-23278 Martin Brodeur is the best goalie of all time because he made the big saves when it counted most, is an amazing leader in the dressing room, players love him so they play hard for him thus further padding his stats, and he's had success every where he's played throughout his entire life. I was tempted to say Patrick Roy, but Brodeur is a classy goalie that every player in the league would love to play for, and I can't say the same about Roy. I'll never forget his golden performance in the 2002 Olympics for Canada, his stellar play and winning smile are forever etched into my mind! Every young goalie should look up to Martin Brodeur as their idol to strive to be like as an athlete, but most importantly as a human being. - Jeremy Campbell Sat, 17 Nov 2012 03:59:43 +0100