Is Jimmy Howard a top 10 Goalie? If so what number is he?

He's definitely top 10, I'd put him along the likes of Craig Anderson and Mike Smith, somewhere near the 7-8 spot. Lundqvist Quick Rask Price Backstrom Schneider Luongo and the above 3 would be my top ten, in no particular order, but Howard would be around 7 or so...

I don't even know how someone could argue that he isn't a top 10 goalie. Crawford played very well too but honestly I think Howard played better. Lets keep in mind the defense of the Blackhawks compared to that of the red wings.

Numbers speak for themselves. 2012-13 season All goalies in the league Howard was eighth in wins, GAA leaders he was ninth, Save percentage leaders he was 10th. So He is in top ten probably ninth.

If Howard is top 5 than that must mean Crawford is also top 5.

@Hockey4Life - Once again, please remind me the last time an American goalie won at the highest level? the Olympics? oh ya 1980. LOL.

Irrelevant, Canada only started sending its best players to the Olympics in 1998, long story short we've won 2 of the past 3 Olympics, the US? 1980.

Crawford outplayed Howard, simple.

For sure, I'd put him around 8th or 9th