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Logan Thompson not considered a top five goaltender according to NHL Network’s preseason rankings

The NHL Network's preseason rankings have sparked debate among hockey fans and analysts.

By · Published August 18, 2026  01:27 UTC · Updated August 20, 2026  13:31 UTC

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The NHL Network released preseason rankings identifying the league's top ten goaltenders. Logan Thompson was omitted from the top five spots in these evaluations.

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Logan Thompson is not among the top five goaltenders in the NHL Network’s preseason rankings. The rankings place Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin at the top. Jeremy Swayman also made the list, though his exact ranking is not specified.

The rankings have drawn attention to the strength of the Metropolitan Division, which boasts several elite goalies. The Montreal Canadiens' Jakub Dobeš is also named among the league’s top goalies. The rankings are not without controversy.

Thompson's omission from the top five has sparked debate among fans and analysts, who question the criteria used for the rankings. The rankings do not specify the criteria used to evaluate the goalies, leaving room for interpretation and debate.

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Who are the top-ranked goalies according to the NHL Network’s preseason rankings?

Andrei Vasilevskiy and Igor Shesterkin are among the top-ranked goalies. Jeremy Swayman is also on the list, though his exact ranking is not specified.

Which division has the most top goalies?

The Metropolitan Division is noted for having a strong contingent of top goalies.

Why is Logan Thompson not in the top five?

The NHL Network’s preseason rankings do not specify the criteria used to evaluate the goalies. Thompson's omission has sparked debate among fans and analysts.

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NHL Logan Thompson Andrei Vasilevskiy Igor Shesterkin Metropolitan Division

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