Mar 14, 2021; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Michigan State's Josh Nodler (20) shoots at Minnesota's Jack LaFontaine (45) at the Compton Family Ice Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina/South Bend Tribune-USA TODAY NETWORK
With the 75th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes selected goaltender Jack LaFontaine in the 3rd Round. LaFontaine has since seen a rebirth as a true blue-chip prospect with real NHL-level potential since realigning himself and putting together some incredible seasons with the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.
LaFontaine, when selected, was widely viewed as a serviceable option in net with a decent amount of upside; he had been solid in the OJHL with the Georgetown Raiders, and managed to translate his skill to the next level up in the NAHL with the Janesville Jets.