Goalies should not drafted as 18 year olds. In terms of goalie development as 18 year old they basically have got to the point that they can put their equipment on correctly without Mom or Dad helping them.
Best young goalie of all time was Steve Mason Drafted 69th overall (3rd round) by Columbus. in 2006.. Nhl rookie of the year in 2008-09 as a 20 year old.
Carey Price Drafted 5th overall in 2005 and made his NHL debut in 2007-08 as a 20 year old.
Marc Andre Fluery drafted 1st overall in 2003 did not play his first NHL game until he was 20, almost 21.
I know that these guys playing in the NHL at age 20 is not too shabby , but these are the very best young goalies, basically of all time.... compare that to the skaters playing the year that they get drafted....
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