Patrick Roy 

Patrick Roy is ranked number one on this list. He is considered the best goaltender in NHL history and was an innovator in the sport. Roy popularized the butterfly technique, which was originally introduced by Glenn Hall. This technique is now widely used by modern goaltenders.

 Roy had a successful career playing for both the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche, winning two Stanley Cups with each team. He is also the only player in NHL history to have been awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy three times, in two different decades and with two different teams. Roy's consistency throughout his career was remarkable, regardless of the team in front of him. Although he may not have ended his career with the highest statistics on this list, his impact on the game cannot be underestimated. In 2004, NHL writers and fans voted him as the greatest goaltender in history, a title that remains unchallenged. Patrick Roy is truly the best goalie to ever play the game.

Dominik Hasek 

Dominik Hasek, a Czech goaltender, is ranked second on the list. He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators during his career. Hasek didn't start playing in the NHL until he was 25 years old, and didn't become a starting goalie until he was 27. Despite this late start, he played 16 full seasons in the league and continued playing overseas before retiring from professional hockey in 2012. Hasek was known for his unique playing style, which included incredible speed, flexibility, and the ability to make unorthodox saves. Throughout his NHL career, he had a 2.20 goals-against-average, a .922 save percentage, six Vezina Trophies, two Hart Memorial Trophies, and two Stanley Cup championships. Hasek's success was evident during the Buffalo Sabres' 1999 playoff run, where he led them to game six of the Stanley Cup Finals. He is considered one of the best goalies in NHL history.

Martin Brodeur 

Martin Brodeur is a name that every modern hockey fan should be familiar with. He was a key player for the New Jersey Devils, and holds the record for the most wins by a goalie in the NHL, with 691 victories. While Brodeur had a strong team supporting him, it was his exceptional talent that set him apart. He was known for his stand-up style of goaltending, relying on puck-handling, positioning, and reflexes rather than flopping around. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. Brodeur's skills earned him numerous accolades, including the Calder Trophy, four Vezina Trophies, and three Stanley Cups. His style of play was so effective that the NHL had to create a new rule, known as "The Brodeur Rule," which restricts goalies from handling the puck outside of a designated trapezoid area behind the net. Brodeur spent almost his entire career with the Devils, leaving a lasting impact on the team. However, his influence extended beyond his own club, as he made significant contributions to the game of hockey as a whole.

Vladislav Tretiak 

The next goalkeeper on this list is Vladislav Tretiak, who never started a game in the National Hockey League. Instead, he played for the Red Army Club in the Soviet Union, where he made history on the ice. Tretiak began his international career in 1971 and went on to win three Olympic gold medals and one silver with his team. He also won ten World Championship gold medals during his time in the USSR. In the 1981 Canada Cup tournament, he had an impressive performance with a 1.33 goals-against-average over six games against top hockey teams. Tretiak was a standout player internationally, but he also received numerous honors in the Soviet Union. He was named the First Team All-Star goalie in the Soviet league for 14 seasons, won 13 league titles, was MVP five times, received the Order of Lenin, and won the Golden Hockey Stick three years in a row as the best player in Europe. Despite being drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1983, Tretiak decided to retire before he could play in the NHL. Despite never playing in the NHL, Tretiak is ranked ninth on this list.

Glenn Hall 

Glenn Hall, also known as "Mr. Goalie", holds the number eight spot. He was nicknamed for his steady performance between the pipes and for developing the butterfly goaltending style. Hall rarely missed a game, boasting a 502-game ironman streak as a goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1950s and 60s. Before every game, Hall was known to vomit, a ritual he believed helped him perform better on the ice. This superstition seemed to work, as Hall accumulated numerous trophies and awards during his 18 seasons in the NHL. He was a Calder Memorial Trophy winner, a Conn Smythe Trophy winner, a three-time Vezina winner, and a seven-time All-Star. With 84 career shutouts, Hall was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame and named one of the 100 Greatest NHL players of all time during the league's centennial season. Hall played a crucial role in leading the Blackhawks to their third Stanley Cup Championship and their first in 23 years. His legacy as a stellar netminder continues to be felt in the NHL to this day.

Grant Fuhr 

Fuhr, who is set to make his coaching debut with 3ICE in the summer of 2022, is a goalie who has left a lasting impact. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1981 and spent the next decade as their goaltender, playing a crucial role in their dominant dynasty. Alongside players like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, Fuhr helped the team win the Stanley Cup four times in five seasons. He holds several NHL records, including the most career points (61), most assists in a single season (14), and most games played in a single season (79) by a goaltender. Despite not always having the best statistics, with a .887 save percentage and a 3.38 goals-against-average over his 19-year career, Fuhr consistently delivered when his team needed him. He is a six-time NHL All-Star, a Vezina Trophy winner, and a member of the Hall of Fame. After being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1991, Fuhr played for the Buffalo Sabres, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, and Calgary Flames before retiring in 2000. Wayne Gretzky, his legendary teammate, often refers to him as the greatest goaltender in NHL history, making him an essential part of any list.

Bernie Parent  

Next on this top 10 list is the legendary Bernie Parent. Although he played for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Philadelphia Blazers of the World Hockey Association, Parent is best remembered for his time with the Philadelphia Flyers. Known as a brick wall in the net, Parent achieved an impressive 30 shutouts between 1973 and 1975. During these two exceptional years, he also won back-to-back Stanley Cups, Vezina Trophies, and Conn Smythe Trophies. Parent's consecutive seasons as a netminder are considered the finest in NHL history. Unfortunately, after 13 seasons in the NHL, Parent suffered a career-ending eye injury during a game against the New York Rangers, leading to his early retirement at the age of 34. Although the game of hockey and the goalie position were evolving away from the stand-up style, Parent's reliability and remarkable statistics earned him a place in the Hockey Hall of Fame, recognition as one of the 100 Greatest NHL players of all time, and the seventh spot on this list.