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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
Just say no to ranking goalie prospects in the top 5. Jon Gillies at 3 one year will forever be an embarrassment.
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Jon Gillies was a third round pick that won a NCAA title and made a US world junior team.
His hip injury derailed his career.
He was never an embarrassment.
These polls reflect the fan base' view of the prospect pool every summer. It's not a guarantee that the top five all go on to be hall of famers. Injuries, personal issues, and just stalled development can make what looked like a solid prospect middling in as little as a year.