I agree that he's top 3. The two Russian goalies with the hard names to spell and Gibson are the top three, in my opinion. Form decides whose the best. I don't think any of the three yet have a clear edge on the other two.
I'm no big fan of Hellbuyck. I think he's incredibly shaky. Bishop is probably our second best goalie right now, and if Quick is healthy, I'm taking him for the third spot. Hopefully a few of Demko, Oettinger, Knight develop in the next few years because I'd like to have a better alternative to Gibson. Gibson is not any part of the issue. We only have one elite option. A few of the other countries have 2-3 very good options.
Quick had a horrific year but who didn't in LA?? lol...
I think the US depth in net is just as good as it has been over the years - Gibson, Quick, Helle, Bishop, Howard, Schneider...vets in Miller, Kinkaid, Anderson, etc..
kids in Gillies, Demko, Delia, Sparks, Oettinger, Primeau, Knight, etc...
we might not be as deep overall as 6-8 years ago, but the young guys are coming, just right in the transition now..I agree, I don't think we are the best or possibly top 3 anymore, but you can only play one at a time, and I would gladly go to battle with Gibson in net with this possible team in front of him.