Detroit — If using a comparison, drafting goaltenders in hockey is like drafting quarterbacks in the NFL.
Generally an NHL team will draft one goalie every draft, but usually not early in the draft.
Unless there’s a standout, can’t miss star goaltender — and there isn’t one in this Entry Draft — most goalies get picked the second day, scattered between Rounds 2-7.
Why is the goaltending position such an afterthought on draft day?
Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting, recently had a reasonable explanation on NHL.com.
“It’s arguably the hardest position (to develop),” Marr said.