Editor In Leaf
Fansided

Top 10 Toronto Maple Leafs Goaltenders of All-Time

By Mike Jack|
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 05: Statues of former Toronto Maple Leafs goalies Johnny Bower and Turk Broda enshrined in Legends Row outside the Air Canada Centre before the Toronto Raptors game against the Utah Jazz during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on January 5, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 05: Statues of former Toronto Maple Leafs goalies Johnny Bower and Turk Broda enshrined in Legends Row outside the Air Canada Centre before the Toronto Raptors game against the Utah Jazz during NBA game action at Air Canada Centre on January 5, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
11 of 11
Nov 25, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The honored numbers of former Toronto Maple Leafs players Johnny Bower (1) and Red Kelly (4) and Ace Bailey (6)  . Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The honored numbers of former Toronto Maple Leafs players Johnny Bower (1) and Red Kelly (4) and Ace Bailey (6)  . Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Johnny Bower on the Toronto Maple Leafs (1958-1970)

Honours & Hardware
Vezina Trophy Winner 1961
Vezina Trophy Winner 1965
1st Team All-Star 1961
Stanley Cup Champion 1962
Stanley Cup Champion 1963
Stanley Cup Champion 1964
Stanley Cup Champion 1967
2nd in Hart Memorial Trophy voting 1961
7th in Hart Memorial Trophy voting 1962
7th in Hart Memorial Trophy voting 1964
Played in 1961 NHL All-Star Game
Played in 1962 NHL All-Star Game
Played in 1963 NHL All-Star Game
Played in 1964 NHL All-Star Game
Hall of Fame Inductee
Number “1” Retired by Toronto Maple Leafs
Statue on the Toronto Maple Leafs Legends Row

Best Seasons on the Toronto Maple Leafs
1967-68: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.934) and #2 in NHL GAA (2.26)
2nd Best Single Season SV% in Toronto Maple Leafs History
7th Best Single Season SV% in NHL History

1963-64: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.932) and #1 in NHL GAA (2.11)
4th Best Single Season SV% in Toronto Maple Leafs History
17th Best Single Season SV% in NHL History
10th Best Single Season GAA in Toronto Maple Leafs History

1965-66: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.930) and #1 in NHL GAA (2.26)
5th Best Single Season SV% in Toronto Maple Leafs History
29th Best Single Season SV% in NHL History

1959-60: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.919) and #4 in NHL GAA (2.69)
1960-61: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.923) and #2 in NHL GAA (2.50)
1964-65: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.924) and #1 in NHL GAA (2.38)
1966-67: Ranked #1 in NHL SV% (.925) and #5 in NHL GAA (2.65)
1958-59: Ranked #2 in NHL SV% (.914) and #2 in NHL GAA (2.72)
1961-62: Ranked #2 in NHL SV% (.917) and #2 in NHL GAA (2.56)
1962-63: Ranked #3 in NHL SV% (.912) and #5 in NHL GAA (2.60)
1953-54: Ranked #4 in NHL GAA (2.54)

Toronto Maple Leafs Career
4th Best Toronto Maple Leafs Career SV% in History (.922)
10th Best Toronto Maple Leafs Career GAA in History (2.50)

Johnny Bower led the NHL in save percentage an astounding seven times.  He also has the second best career save percentage in NHL history behind only Dominik Hasek.

He’s one of the best goaltenders of all-time and played in an era that included legendary goaltenders Jacques Plante, Glenn Hall and Terry Sawchuk.  Bower didn’t win as many Vezinas or get as many all-star votes, but his stats don’t lie.

It’s also worth noting that he didn’t join with the Toronto Maple Leafs until the age of 33 and didn’t retire until he was 46.

Home/All-Time Lists