Mike Richter or John Vanbiesbrouck?

Question

I think Beezer was the better of the two, while my friend sides with Richter. My reasoning is that when the two were in New York, Richter wasn't the #1 goalie. It wasn't until Beezer left for Florida where Richter became the starting goalie. In my opinion, that makes them at least equal, though I think Beezer was better.

My friend claims Richter was the backbone of the '94 team and he was the one in net when the Rangers had solid teams.

Answer 1

Richter was better.... not only because of the '94 cup, but remember he (the Rangers) beat Beezer (Panthers) in '97....

I liked both goalies, but Richter was younger and the Rangers saw a longer future in him than Beezer

Answer 2

They were both very good goalies. When Richter and Beezer were together they were considered a two headed goalie.They were indeed interchangeable. They both went on to become backbones of their teams . Richter in New York and Beezer in Florida. Richter was the lucky one that got a ring out of it. .That is the  only real thing that separates them.

Answer 3

Beezerrrrrrrrr!!!!

Answer 4

They were both really good goalies like Kimmy said. they had similar styles in net. i Prefer Beezer. Think he was better, but Richter has a Cup and Beezer does not.

Answer 5

Richter has the ring. If Beezer were better, he would have the ring. Obviously the Rangers management saw something you (we) didn't.