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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
I don't actually think the record of 1st round goalies is that bad. Definitely not since 2010 or so. Subban is another bust though. And I would consider Tuukka Rask (26th) a homerun.
My main hesitation is the Flames drafting and development record with 1st round goalies.
In the past 30 years (since 1991), the Flames have drafted and developed a total of zero starting goaltenders. About 20 goalies have been drafted in that time.
The four goalies drafted in the top 34 have played a total of 14 games. Almost all Leland Irving (26th). Evan Lindsay (32nd = 0), Mason McDonald (34th = 0), Brent Krahn (9th = 1).
There's just a little too much risk for where the Flames are at. Since Wolf is a great prospect, there's no need to take that kind of risk. Not unless it's a huge value pick.
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Honestly I don't worry too much about 30 years of goalie development and drafting history.
Different GMs, different coaches, different systems, different financial resources.
I think you have to look at what's been done since Treliving took the reigns ... 2015 and on.
Parsons was a solid pick but with some bumps in the road. Wolf was a pretty decent gamble that late.
McDonald was certainly well thought of at the time, but didn't pan out.
None taken in the first round.