The 10th round draft pick that went on to destroy everyone…
When it comes to hockey, few topics spark more passionate debates than the question of who’s the greatest of all time—especially when we’re talking about goaltenders. With skaters, there's often a general consensus, but goalies? That’s where things get intense.
Take Martin Brodeur, for example. Many consider him the GOAT, pointing to his recordsetting wins and shutouts as irrefutable evidence. But some fans argue that Brodeur’s success was largely due to playing behind one of the most dominant defensive systems in NHL history. They believe the New Jersey Devils could have thrived with another elite goalie from that era, like Roberto Luongo. If that sounds like a reach, there's a compelling argument to back it up. In fact, The Hockey Guy did a deep dive into this topic years ago, and his take is definitely worth checking out.
Then, you have Ken Dryden, a goalie who redefined the position during his brief but brilliant career. Many older fans from his time hail him as the greatest, given how much he accomplished in such a short span. However, critics argue that his career wasn't long enough to truly cement his GOAT status. And let’s not forget about legends like Patrick Roy, Ed Belfour, Henrik Lundqvist, and Terry Sawchuk. The debate about who reigns supreme between the pipes is one without a clear answer—there are just too many factors and too many worthy contenders.
But Today boys, we’re diving into the story of a goaltender many believe has the strongest case for greatness: Dominik "The Dominator" Hasek. Unorthodox, clutch and a little strange —he was everything you'd expect from a goalie, embracing the madness it takes to stand between the pipes. #dominikhasek #hasek #czechrepublic #nhl #hockey #buffalosabres #detroitredwings #ottawasenators