It’s been known for a long time that a goaltender is one of, if not, the most important players on a hockey team. The goalie sets the tone of the game, and has an enormous influence over the outcome of the game itself. And with all of that responsibility and pressure, it’s nice to know that at least one NHL goalie is rewarded for all of his hard work that year.

Each year the NHL awards the Vezina trophy to the top goalie in the league. Below is a list of possible contenders for the trophy this year. Who would you add to this list?

1) Pekka Rinne

2) Jimmy Howard

3) Tim Thomas

4) Henrik Lundqvist