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Originally Posted by Ashasx
How does that at all provide proof that me assertion is wasted?
Look at all the starting goaltenders in the NHL right now. How many of them were selected in the first two rounds relative to rounds three and beyond?
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I checked. There are currently 33 goalies in a role as starter or 1A/1B. 10 were chosen in the 1st round, 3 in the 2nd and 6 in the 3rd. 39% in the first 2 rounds. 75% if you include the 3rd. 1/3 of all NHL teams found their current starter in the first round. 5 of the top 10 leaders in GAA are 1st or 2nd rounders. SV%: 4 of 10. Wins: 3 of 10. Shutouts: 4 of 10.
There is a significant value in using a high pick on a goaltender if you ask me.