That's true I guess, I just think for Toronto, having a #1 goalie being not Canadian would be realy weird...then again, the fans support Sundin as a captain.

All Eastern Conference Canadian teams have European Captains which they're behind 100%

But IMO, I think Alex Alud's really startin to show some flare. He stepped up to the challange of taking charge in Vancouver's crease and did a pretty great job filling Cloutier's shoes. He also did pretty good in the World Championships this year as far as I know. He's got size, and he's great on breakaways, I think next year could really develop him into a quality starter.

Difficult question, since it's tough to evaluate if a goaltender will become the next great goalie if he havn't played in the NHL.

I'll go with Tuukka Rask, since he's playing versus men in Europe and he's very talented. The big 6'3 Carey Price have also shown he could dominate one day in the big league. He surely got the tools.

But I'll stick with the guys who have some NHL experience though.

Give me:

Marc-Andre Fleury
Kari Lehtonen
Henrik Lundqvist
Hannu Toivonen

I can definitely see Henrik Lundqvist being the next big thing. He has showed lots of strength and composure this year behind a weak NYR defense. Look out Brodeur and Roy ;-)

Of current goalies, Ward, Ludqvist, and Miller are all looking solid in making names for themselves in the future. But out of prospects, I'd personally have to take Pogge over Raask. All I know of Raask is that solid quarter final game he played when he turned away 40+ shots, but he didn't really do much against the offensive "powerhouse" of the Canadians. Pogge had a much stronger overall tourney I felt and he has recieved many accolades in the CHL system, so I think the future is much brighter for Pogge as of right now. But as long as Roy is in the CHL taking shots at 18 year olds egos, there aren't going to be many more great goalies coming from there, lol.

harding is pretty good and i wouldn't be surprised if he's on the team next year sharing time with manny fernandez in goal.

as far as those playing now, i can see ryan miller of the sabres and henrik lundqvist of the rangers getting better and being really good. i could possibly see cam ward from the hurricanes getting better as well.

Nolan Schaeffer is going to be something great when he comes up from the minors. I think hell have a fast push from backup to starter when he gets his chance to shine.

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For guys not yet playing consistently in the nhl I'll say Harding and Pogge as my two picks. Out of some of the newer young guys in the nhl I'd say the best are Lehtonen and Ward. I think Lundqvist established himself already as a great goalie.