The offseason in the hockey world has hit a slow patch, with news trickling in sporadically as we find ourselves in the dull, stagnant days of the offseason. As we bide our time waiting for training camp to kick off, let’s delve into the world of the St. Louis Blues’ goaltenders and rank the top eleven starting goalies they’ve had since the 1999-2000 season.
Ranking The Top 11: Criteria
In crafting this ranking, we’ve established a set of criteria that rules out some fan-favorite former Blues goalies like Martin Brodeur and Ben Bishop from making the cut. A variety of factors have been taken into account to determine the rankings, from positive attributes to negative ones. Here’s a rundown of the factors considered:
Without further ado, let’s dive into the rankings of the eleven Blues goalies who have manned the crease since the turn of the century.
Sanford Brings Up The Rear
Unfortunately for Jake Sanford, he finds himself at the bottom of our list. It wasn’t entirely his fault, as he was the Blues’ starting goalie in the tumultuous 2006-2007 season following the lockout. A season to forget for Blues fans, as nothing seemed to go right and the team’s 25-year streak of reaching the Stanley Cup Playoffs came to an unceremonious end with a paltry 57 points.
Although Sanford posted a respectable .908 save percentage for the Blues, it wasn’t enough to salvage their season. Sadly for Sanford, his efforts only earn him the dubious distinction of occupying the cellar spot on our rankings.
Miller’s Acquisiton Falls Short
When the Blues acquired Ryan Miller in 2014, it was seen as a bold move signaling their intent for a deep playoff run. However, things didn’t quite pan out as expected.
