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Originally Posted by SinceDay1
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.
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The one notable goalie chosen in first round will likely win the Hart and Vezina this year.
I know it seems like cherry picking. I'm actually very happy with our drafting. It seems to be working through the process that is more important. Are we going to miss on first rounders and second rounders from time to time; you bet we will. Will we magically hit on a fourth rounder from time to time; sure we will. What matters though is the process and the the work that goes into it. If you work the process you will have a high batting average. Yes, if a Carey Price type goalie becomes available to you in the first round and your scouts have ranked him BPA you better draft him. Draft BPA and last I checked the goalie is also a player on the team. You can't pigeon hole yourself because when you do, it seems like you end up with a bunch of barn painters and we are cheering for the Young Guns again.