Ranking the top-30 starting goaltenders is an arduous task. Some are good. Some are bad. Mostly they are voodoo and fluctuate more than the stock market. In the age of goaltending committees, it can be difficult – if not impossible – to forecast who really is the “starter” on a team by definition.
Sorry in advance for ranking your favorite goalie so low.
30. Cam Ward
After winning the Stanley Cup in his rookie year, Ward has had an up and down career. He is making $6.7 million dollars this year and is in the last year of his contract. After a below league average .910 save percentage, this year he will be fighting for time against newcomer Eddie Lack. His job may be in serious jeopardy.
29. Ondrej Pavelec
Winnipeg has an undying faith in Pavelec, which is one of the most puzzling developments in recent management memory. He finally posted an above league average save percentage last year but will be pressured by Michael Hutchinson this year to perform. His leash will be very, very short.
28. Ben Scrivens
After a solid 13-14′ campaign, Scrivens had a bad year with the Oilers. Not a lot to be said other than the team was equally as bad at times. He has enough past performances that I believe he can bounce back, but much like Ward and Pavelec, he will be monitored closely and could see Cam Talbot take his spot.
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