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Originally Posted by OutOfTheCube
Similar to how some guys can have 90 goal seasons in junior and not even make the NHL, it's a bit disingenuous to call this an amazing pick and have him penciled in as the future starter already based solely on junior stats. Goalies in particular are almost impossible to predict based on junior stats alone -- look at the WHL Goalie of the Year award: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Wilson_Trophy
They all had amazing stats too and there's only a handful that have become NHL regulars (and most of those were high draft picks).
So, just saying... maybe temper your expectations to avoid disappointment. |
I like it not because of the stats, but because as far as 7th rounders go this guy seems like terrific value. I'd hate it as a 1st or 2nd round pick but in the 7th this is a great get
Tempering expectations to avoid disappointment can be said about every draft pick ever outside of the top 2.