[GreenLantern2814]

Last year's 6th rounder is tearing it up in the WHL Playoffs, having not lost a game through two rounds, going 8-0 with a 1.50 GAA, a .946 save percentage and 2 shutouts. During the regular season, he was one of only 6 WHL goaltenders to play in 60 games (He appeared in 61), posting a record of 42-13-5 with a 2.46 GAA and a .914 save percentage, and 3 shutouts.

Whatever you want to say about the quality of the Oil Kings as a team, his post-season numbers indicate he's elevating his game when it matters most. He's dialed in mentally at the most crucial time of the year, despite a very heavy junior workload. I've always felt that when evaluating goaltenders, the physical side of the game is completely secondary; the difference between Jonathan Quick's reflexes and Miikka Kiprusoff's are negligible. What makes a goaltender great is what's between his ears.

So assuming he continues to develop and build on this run of success, what do our expectations become for Brossoit? Is he a potential starter down the road? Quality backup/fringe starter? Does he have a look at the Team Canada job next Christmas (I would expect Hockey Canada to place HEAVY emphasis on their goaltenders' mental toughness next year).

If nothing else, Brossoit could be another case in favor of never taking a goaltender in the first round.