Who are the top 5 goalies in the O?

[LDN]

IMO its Brochu, Gaudreu, Tynan, Vrbetic, Cajan

Guzda,Cranley, Merilainen could be in the mix

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[FireBird71]

Cavallin will be in the mix

 

[LDN]

Cavallin will be in the mix

Agreed. My error in forgetting him.

 

[lazyboy]

Lennox is top 3 at worst and challenges Goudreau and Brochu for top spot IMO

 

[MatthewsMoustache]

I think it's a bit early to make a solid list of 5 this early after not having a 2020-21 season, but I think they can be broken into categories:

Front-runners:
Brochu
Gaudreau
Lennox
Tynan
Vrbetic

Hot start, but not fully proven yet:
Cavallin
Costantini
Weeks

Not a great start, but could/should climb the list:
Austin
Cranley
Merilainen
Paputsakis

Wild cards:
Cajan
Thornton

Early on I'd assume everyone predicts some form or close to the first five listed in there. Cavallin has a shutout in one game but will Flint's roster be able to put him in position to be a top goalie? Costantini has been good for Hamilton and I like their roster, he's someone I'd keep an eye on. Sudbury could be a surprise team this year and Weeks will have a lot to do with it. Austin should get moved this year, otherwise he's hopeless in Peterborough. Same with Cranley. Merilainen and Paputsakis will need to be better for their teams. We haven't seen enough of Cajan or Thornton to make a decision there. Thornton will be in tough for playing time behind Gaudreau.

 

[Generalsupdates]

Brochu, Gaudreau, Tynan are locks for top 3. The last 2 spots will be filled with 2 of Lennox, Merilainen, Guzda, Vrbetic, Cranley, Paputsakis, Cajan, Cavallin.

 

[Devin]

Brochu, Gaudreau, Tynan are locks for top 3. The last 2 spots will be filled with 2 of Lennox, Merilainen, Guzda, Vrbetic, Cranley, Paputsakis, Cajan, Cavallin.

No no either lalama or sbrocca for the last 2 spots.. in fact I’ll put lamama 4th

 

[OHLFan90]

No no either lalama or sbrocca for the last 2 spots.. in fact I’ll put lamama 4th

Based off what?

Lalama is 19 and hasn't started an OHL game and was drafted in the u18 draft and you're already ranking him in the top 5?

Sbrocca is 19 as well and hasn't played more than 100 minutes in the OHL and his numbers in Jr A and B aren't all that impressive.

Neither goalie is ranks as an NHL prospect. They should play in front of a good barrie team and that will certainly inflate some numbers.

They might turn into something but I am curious how you already have them ranked so high.

I wouldn't even rank either of them in the top 10.

 

[Devin]

Based off what?

Lalama is 19 and hasn't started an OHL game and was drafted in the u18 draft and you're already ranking him in the top 5?

Sbrocca is 19 as well and hasn't played more than 100 minutes in the OHL and his numbers in Jr A and B aren't all that impressive.

Neither goalie is ranks as an NHL prospect. They should play in front of a good barrie team and that will certainly inflate some numbers.

They might turn into something but I am curious how you already have them ranked so high.

I wouldn't even rank either of them in the top 10.

I’m joking

 

[Generalsupdates]

No no either lalama or sbrocca for the last 2 spots.. in fact I’ll put lamama 4th

3 spots too low imo

 

[OHLFan90]

I’m joking

I missed it.

My bad Devin, Carry on. lol

 

[sbpointer]

Lennox is top 3 at worst and challenges Goudreau and Brochu for top spot IMO

#1 in goalie fights
Lennox is for sure top 5 but I agree with GensUpdates that he fits in that group after Tynan, Gaudreau and Brochu

 

[SarniaStingFan]

I agree that the top 3 are Brochu, Gaudreau, and Tynan. Luke Cavallin, Leevi Merilainen, Joe Vrbetic, Mack Guzda, Zachary Paptsakis, and Tristan Lennox are other goalies I would consider for the top 5. I don't how I would rank them at this point

 

[BoxerMax]

If/when Thorton is traded, he will be part of the top 5.

 

[Savard18]

If/when Thorton is traded, he will be part of the top 5.

Seems a bit premature to assume that one. He’s played one career OHL game with a 5.00 GAA and an .868 sv%.

 

[BoxerMax]

Seems a bit premature to assume that one. He’s played one career OHL game with a 5.00 GAA and an .868 sv%.

He was also 3rd Star in that game.

 

[Ringing Iron]

If you are coach, these are the goaltenders you want in your crease:

1a. Gaudreau
1b. Brochu

Can't go wrong with either one above.

3. Lennox
4. Tynan
5. Guzda/Costantini/Cavallin

More comfortable with the first four goalies listed above than the last grouping

 

[SarniaStingFan]

Coming back to this thread. How would you rank the top 5 goalies now about midway through the season?

 

[HockeyPops]

Brochu
Gaudreau
Guzda
Lennox
Paputsakis

Honorable mention: Weeks

Tynan is top 10, but has slipped out of the top 5

 

[dirty12]

Brochu
Gaudreau
Guzda

Ranger

Vrbetic, Lennox, …any of the .905 I would not argue about

 

[Generalsupdates]

Brochu, Gaudreau, Tynan are locks for top 3. The last 2 spots will be filled with 2 of Lennox, Merilainen, Guzda, Vrbetic, Cranley, Paputsakis, Cajan, Cavallin.

My updated one would be:

Brochu, Gaudreau, Guzda, Leaver, Lennox.

Tynan, Cranley, and Merilainen have fallen out of contention for me. Paputsakis, Ranger, Cavallin, Vrbetic and Cajan are right there in that 6-10 range.

 

[MeafAttack]

Since joining the Colts, Guzda has performed at an extremely high level of 8-2 with a 2.16 GAA and .927 Save. Hopefully he keeps his strong play going and it eventually gets him a FA signing somewhere.

 

[TheCoach]

He was also 3rd Star in that game.

What's your point? The 3 stars are not a measuring stick to use when projecting potential talent lol