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NHL Network goaltender rankings

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The NHL Network has released its latest rankings of the top 10 goaltenders in the league. Andrei Vasilevskiy of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the number one spot, followed by Connor Hellebuyck in second and Igor Shesterkin in third. The rankings feature significant turnover, with ~~five~~ several goaltenders appearing for the first time or returning to the list, including Jeremy Swayman, Logan Thompson, Dan Vladar, and Jesper Wallstedt. Swayman, ranked fifth, recently reached a 30-win milestone and contributed to Team USA’s IIHF World Championship gold medal run. Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes earned the tenth position following a debut season in which he recorded 29 wins and helped lead his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. The list has generated polarized reactions among fans on social media, particularly regarding the placement of Ilya Sorokin and other players based on statistical performance and playoff results. Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar has been ranked eighth, marking the first time a Flyers netminder has appeared on the list since the rankings began in 2016. Vladar’s recognition follows a season where he recorded a 2.42 goals-against average (GAA) and a .906 save percentage, improving to a 2.18 GAA and a .922 save percentage during the playoffs. Analyst Cory Schneider noted that Vladar successfully transitioned from a backup role to a primary starter in Philadelphia. Following his performance, which included 29 wins, Vladar signed a five-year contract extension worth $5.5 million annually.

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