PhillyNucksFan
Registered User
As most of the people would agree that, wich exceptions of few top G, a Goalie matures at age around 25 on avg or older, and some flourished to legit #1 before the age of 25 or younger. The top of line #1 NHL Gs under age of 25 when flourished that I can think of right now is Theodore, and Luongo (who really didnt establish himself as a legit, meeting his potential until this year).
So, whats the point of taking a very high potential (never a sure thing) in the first round when the G is still 18 years old, and the chances of the G not flourishing in 4-5 years (until 22-24 years), is high. Many teams or fans would often give up on the "former high potential to be good #1 NHL G" before they flourish and they flourished with another team.
Look at the rangers, how many "first round Gs" they have taken are playing for them right now!?!?
Then, should a team use its first round pick on a G when the chances of the G flourishing WITHIN the system is fairly low?
I'm keeping fingers crossed for this years 1st round G selection..... (and no, i am not with canucks' first round selection @#$*#@)
So, whats the point of taking a very high potential (never a sure thing) in the first round when the G is still 18 years old, and the chances of the G not flourishing in 4-5 years (until 22-24 years), is high. Many teams or fans would often give up on the "former high potential to be good #1 NHL G" before they flourish and they flourished with another team.
Look at the rangers, how many "first round Gs" they have taken are playing for them right now!?!?
Then, should a team use its first round pick on a G when the chances of the G flourishing WITHIN the system is fairly low?
I'm keeping fingers crossed for this years 1st round G selection..... (and no, i am not with canucks' first round selection @#$*#@)