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Top 3 All-Time Jets Goalies

Ryan Goethals | February 23, 2021

The Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets franchise is a fairly young organization, having been in existence since just the 1999-00 season when the team underwent its inception into the NHL. As a…

Top 3 All-Time San Jose Sharks Goalies

J.D. Caldwell | February 11, 2021

The top three all-time San Jose Sharks goalies is a tough list to come up with. While there have been many goaltenders who have prowled the blue paint at the…

Top 3 All-Time Stars Goalies

THW Archives | January 5, 2021

Arguably the most important position in sports, a goalie can steal a game or playoff series. A goalie can also break the hearts of loyal fans and cost a coach…

Top 3 All-Time Penguins Goalies

THW Archives | September 30, 2020

The Pittsburgh Penguins — at least for the past few decades — have been a franchise known for their offense. When an organization is lucky enough to have multiple generational talents like…

Top 3 All-Time Vancouver Canucks Goalies

The Old Prof | April 28, 2020

During the 2018-19 regular season, Jacob Markstrom’s strong play surprised many fans and hockey experts. At that time, Markstrom looked like the “answer” for the Vancouver Canucks goalie depth for…

Hurricanes Top 3 Goalies of All-Time

Josh Bell | August 15, 2019

The Carolina Hurricanes have had a great number of goaltenders in their history, dating back to their time as the Hartford Whalers. Even though they’ve been in the NHL since…

Top 3 All-Time Kings Goalies

Eric Roberts | March 26, 2018

It has been a season of celebration across the National Hockey League. The league has celebrated 100 years of existence with several Centennial Celebrations at various points of the 2016-17…

How Clutch is Matt Murray?

Jeff Seide | June 15, 2017

Late in the 2015-16 season, Pittsburgh’s third round (83rd overall selection) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, got his shot in the NHL when Marc-Andre Fleury fell to a concussion.…

Ranking the Best Goalies of the 2016-17 Regular Season

Jeff Seide | May 13, 2017

An NHL goalie’s job is pretty simple: stop vulcanized rubber disks from crossing the goal line. Do it more than the goalie at the other end of the rink and…

Top 3 Goaltenders in Greyhounds History

Dave Jewell | March 16, 2017

The Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds have a rich history in the OHL. Since their inception as an OHL expansion club in 1972, they have seen some phenomenal talents come through…

Top 3 Goaltenders in Saginaw Spirit History

Dave Jewell | March 11, 2017

The 2016-17 OHL season marks the 15th anniversary of the Saginaw Spirit. Since their move from North Bay, the team has given the fans plenty of entertaining hockey with elite…

Top 3 Goaltenders in Sarnia Sting History

Dave Jewell | March 1, 2017

In the Ontario Hockey League, goaltenders can be the backbone of any team. Whether you have a young, rebuilding roster or an older, experienced lineup, a goaltender can make or…

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