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Originally Posted by kehatch
Based on # of wins, of the top 10 goalies 3 were drafted. Based on points, of the top 10 Cs 8 were drafted (as were the next 10 of 10). Based on minutes played, of the top 10 D 8 were drafted. Based on goals, of the top 10 W 6 were drafted. In our entire history the Flames have drafted one goalie that played a significant number of games for the Flames (Vernon).
That is a bit quick and dirty. But clearly goalie is the easiest position to find outside of the draft.
I am not suggesting that this makes McDonald a bad pick or that you should never draft goalies. But goalies are the easiest position to find outside of the draft.
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Number of wins is the worst goalie stat, its like believing in RBIs or +\-. Minutes for a defensemen is better but not great as it ignores teams with good depth.
And you cant count Rask as a trade as he was still an unproven prospect. His is essentially is the same as a draft pick.