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Oct 8, 2014

TSN.ca Post2Post Goalie Rankings: October

TSN Hockey analyst and former NHL netminder Jamie McLennan reveals his first monthly ranking of the 30 starting goalies in the League. Find out where your team's starter ranks as the season gets underway.

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By Jamie McLennan, TSN Hockey Analyst

It was a season of first things first for Tuukka Rask in 2013-14. He was first on ballots for the Vezina Trophy and first in NHL All-Star goalie voting. Now he is first in TSN.ca's Post2Post goalie rankings. The fabulous Finn has recorded save percentages of .929, .929 and .930 respectively over the past three seasons - a remarkable accomplishment - and heads up our 1-30 list of the NHL's best starting goalies.

 

Post2Post Goalie Rankings

Tuukka Rask
1. Tuukka Rask

Boston Bruins | Age: 27

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    58
  • W
    36
  • L
    15
  • OT
    6
  • GAA
    2.04
  • SV%
    .930

McLennan Says:

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner has great feet and a great glove hand, a deadly combo.
Henrik Lundqvist
2. Henrik Lundqvist

New York Rangers | Age: 32

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    63
  • W
    33
  • L
    24
  • OT
    5
  • GAA
    2.36
  • SV%
    .920

McLennan Says:

Steady and durable, he benefits from a solid defensive system in front of him.
Jonathan Quick
3. Jonathan Quick

Los Angeles Kings | Age: 28

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    49
  • W
    27
  • L
    17
  • OT
    4
  • GAA
    2.07
  • SV%
    .915

McLennan Says:

The two-time Cup champ is all flexibility and is the NHL's most mentally-tough goalie.
Carey Price
4. Carey Price

Montreal Canadiens | Age: 27

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    59
  • W
    34
  • L
    20
  • OT
    5
  • GAA
    2.32
  • SV%
    .927

McLennan Says:

A future Vezina Trophy winner, Price has all the tools and has arrived in all facets of the game.
Semyon Varlamov
5. Semyon Varlamov

Colorado Avalanche | Age: 26

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    63
  • W
    41
  • L
    14
  • OT
    6
  • GAA
    2.41
  • SV%
    .927

McLennan Says:

The Second Team All-Star relies on reflexes. The Avs rely on him to bail them out.
Ben Bishop
6. Ben Bishop

Tampa Bay Lightning | Age: 27

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    63
  • W
    37
  • L
    14
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.23
  • SV%
    .924

McLennan Says:

The six-foot-seven netminder has to prove he didn't catch Lightning in a bottle last year.
Sergei Bobrovsky
7. Sergei Bobrovsky

Columbus Blue Jackets | Age: 26

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    58
  • W
    32
  • L
    20
  • OT
    5
  • GAA
    2.38
  • SV%
    .923

McLennan Says:

One of the hardest working goalies in league, he gives the Blue Jackets a chance to win every night.
Pekka Rinne
8. Pekka Rinne

Nashville Predators | Age: 31

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    24
  • W
    10
  • L
    10
  • OT
    3
  • GAA
    2.77
  • SV%
    .902

McLennan Says:

Don't let a recurring hip injury fool you; he's still one of the best in the business.
Kari Lehtonen
9. Kari Lehtonen

Dallas Stars | Age: 30

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    65
  • W
    33
  • L
    20
  • OT
    10
  • GAA
    2.41
  • SV%
    .919

McLennan Says:

Lehtonen's an underrated puckstopper who can deliver great games and great athleticism.
Corey Crawford
10. Corey Crawford

Chicago Blackhawks | Age: 29

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    59
  • W
    32
  • L
    16
  • OT
    10
  • GAA
    2.26
  • SV%
    .917

McLennan Says:

Crawford's job isn't always to win games, it's to not lose them.
Roberto Luongo
11. Roberto Luongo

Florida Panthers | Age: 35

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    56
  • W
    25
  • L
    23
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.40
  • SV%
    .919

McLennan Says:

@Strombone1 still has lots of game even if he has gone to a retirement haven.
Marc-Andre Fleury
12. Marc-Andre Fleury

Pittsburgh Penguins | Age: 29

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    64
  • W
    39
  • L
    18
  • OT
    5
  • GAA
    2.37
  • SV%
    .915

McLennan Says

Regular season Fleury is significantly more dependable than post-season Fleury.
Ryan Miller
13. Ryan Miller

Vancouver Canucks | Age: 34

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    59
  • W
    25
  • L
    30
  • OT
    4
  • GAA
    2.64
  • SV%
    .918

McLennan Says:

Four seasons removed from the Vezina Trophy, he still gives the Canucks a playoff chance.
Mike Smith
14. Mike Smith

Arizona Coyotes | Age: 32

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    62
  • W
    27
  • L
    21
  • OT
    10
  • GAA
    2.64
  • SV%
    .915

McLennan Says:

Arizona's best chance of reaching post-season again rests on his shoulders.
Jonathan Bernier
15. Jonathan Bernier

Toronto Maple Leafs | Age: 26

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    55
  • W
    26
  • L
    19
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.68
  • SV%
    .923

McLennan Says:

He has all the tools for greatness, but has to prove he can do it over long haul.
Cory Schneider
16. Cory Schneider

New Jersey Devils | Age: 28

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    45
  • W
    16
  • L
    15
  • OT
    12
  • GAA
    1.97
  • SV%
    .921

McLennan Says:

He played a career-high 45 games last year and is poised for breakthrough as starter.
Antti Niemi
17. Antti Niemi

San Jose Sharks | Age: 31

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    64
  • W
    39
  • L
    17
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.39
  • SV%
    .913

McLennan Says:

All the former Cup champ does is win but he doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.
Jimmy Howard
18. Jimmy Howard

Detroit Red Wings | Age: 30

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    51
  • W
    21
  • L
    19
  • OT
    11
  • GAA
    2.66
  • SV%
    .910

McLennan Says:

He must have a bounce-back year for the Wings to reach a 24th-straight post-season.
Jaroslav Halak
19. Jaroslav Halak

New York Islanders | Age: 29

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    52
  • W
    29
  • L
    13
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.25
  • SV%
    .921

McLennan Says:

Good signing by the Islanders. He can deliver 50-plus capable games between the pipes.
Steve Mason
20. Steve Mason

Philadelphia Flyers | Age: 26

2913-14 Statistics

  • GP
    61
  • W
    33
  • L
    18
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.50
  • SV%
    .917

McLennan Says:

He provided stability in Flyers' net, but can he do it for a second season in a row?
Brian Elliott
21. Brian Elliott

St. Louis Blues | Age: 29

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    31
  • W
    18
  • L
    6
  • OT
    2
  • GAA
    1.96
  • SV%
    .922

McLennan Says:

He has stretches of greatness but a history of faltering when faced with a No. 1 workload.
Craig Anderson
22. Craig Anderson

Ottawa Senators | Age: 33

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    53
  • W
    25
  • L
    16
  • OT
    8
  • GAA
    3.00
  • SV%
    .911

McLennan Says:

His save percentage went from .941 in 24 games (2012-13) to .911 in 53 games (2013-14).
Jonas Hiller
23. Jonas Hiller

Calgary Flames | Age: 32

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    50
  • W
    29
  • L
    13
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    2.48
  • SV%
    .911

McLennan Says

He possesses the ability to steal games and will likely need to for his new low-scoring team.
Braden Holtby
24. Braden Holtby

Washington Capitals | Age: 25

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    48
  • W
    23
  • L
    15
  • OT
    4
  • GAA
    2.85
  • SV%
    .915

McLennan Says:

He will benefit from new head coach Barry Trotz and new goalie coach Mitch Korn.
Ondrej Pavelec
25. Ondrej Pavelec

Winnipeg Jets | Age: 27

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    57
  • W
    22
  • L
    26
  • OT
    7
  • GAA
    3.01
  • SV%
    .901

McLennan Says:

He's wildly inconsistent for a team that needs nothing more than consistency from him.
Darcy Kuemper
26. Darcy Kuemper

Minnesota Wild | Age: 24

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    26
  • W
    12
  • L
    8
  • OT
    4
  • GAA
    2.43
  • SV%
    .915

McLennan Says:

He has lots and lots of upside, but he has to prove he can handle the pressure of being No. 1.
Cam Ward
27. Cam Ward

Carolina Hurricanes | Age: 30

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    30
  • W
    10
  • L
    12
  • OT
    6
  • GAA
    3.06
  • SV%
    .898

McLennan Says:

The former Conn Smythe winner is a long way from his glory days in the 2006 playoffs.
Frederik Andersen
28. Frederik Andersen

Anaheim Ducks | Age: 25

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    28
  • W
    20
  • L
    5
  • OT
    0
  • GAA
    2.29
  • SV%
    .923

McLennan Says:

The All-Rookie posted fantastic numbers last year. He'll work with rookie John Gibson this year.
Ben Scrivens
29. Ben Scrivens

Edmonton Oilers | Age: 28

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    40
  • W
    16
  • L
    16
  • OT
    4
  • GAA
    2.55
  • SV%
    .922

2013-14 Statistics

A 59-save shutout in January notwithstanding, he still must establish himself as a No. 1. 
Jhonas Enroth
30. Jhonas Enroth

Buffalo Sabres | Age: 26

2013-14 Statistics

  • GP
    28
  • W
    4
  • L
    17
  • OT
    5
  • GAA
    2.82
  • SV%
    .911

McLennan Says:

He earned the starting position in camp, now he has to prove he deserves the role.