THOMAS
GREISS
G
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
219 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
14
years
Debut
Jan 13, 2008
Born
Jan 29, 1986
(38 yrs)
Fussen, West Germany
Drafted
Drafted by San Jose in 2004 (3/94).
Drafted from
Kolner Haie (Ger)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-07-12 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2023-04-14 |
Missed the last 5 regular season games (lower body injury).
|
| 2023-04-07 |
Lower body injury, remainder of the regular season.
|
| 2023-04-03 |
Lower body injury, day-to-day.
|
| 2022-07-13 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | William M. Jennings Trophy Lowest goals-against | 2018-19 (Shared with Robin Lehner) |
Scouting Report
A classic late bloomer, he turned into an ideal No. 1/1A or backup goaltender in his 30s; his ideal workload was about 35-40 games per season at the NHL level. The native of Germany never appeared rattled in the crease. Took up a lot of net and held his post well on jam shots. Was above average defending against breakaways and possessed one of the NHL's highest career save percentages in shootouts. Was also a terrific teammate and an ideal partner for a younger netminder.
Long Range Potential: Solid tandem or excellent backup goaltender.
