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OutOfTheCube · 06-24-2019, 05:40 PM

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.

06-24-2019, 05:40 PM	#93
OutOfTheCube Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	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.