Calgarypuck Prospect Ranking 2017 - Round 23

[btimbit]

I actually considered Smith as well, but Lindstrom first

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Macindoc

I agree, I still think he can be a top-notch NHL back up goalie, although I don't believe at this point that he is trending towards a starter's job. Chances are, he will have to make his push with another organization.

Teams won't roll out the red carpet for him to be their starter like they might for Tyler Parsons if he continues his trajectory, but a lot of strong starting goaltenders - guys like Crawford, Rinne, Bishop, etc had pretty long development curves. "Goaltending is Voodoo", after all.

[mikephoen]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Voted Lomberg but have since changed my mind. At this point in the rankings, you should be looking at who has the chance of rebounding to their former higher ranking. McDonald or Smith certainly fit the bill.

At this point in the rankings, I think we're just killing time until preseason.

[Samonadreau]

Originally Posted by Five-hole

McDonald. It's not uncommon for goalies to have off years and recover. I think even Carey Price had a rough year or two early on.

If he does, his upside is higher than anyone else on this list, and he's just as likely to recover as anyone is on this list from reaching their own upsides. Personally I think he's fallen a bit low.

McDonald has had more rough years than good ones.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by mikephoen

At this point in the rankings, I think we're just killing time until preseason.

True enough. I've sat out several rounds.