The 2019 NHL Entry Draft concluded last week with a new crop of prospective NHLers. While only time will tell who’s the real winner of this year’s selection process, the Dallas Stars have to hope their luck has changed after a few picks from the past decade have underwhelmed.
Jack Campbell
Goaltenders aren’t typically picked in the first round of the draft because they’re a true gamble. With development in the crease usually coming to a close in the mid-late 20s, it’s no wonder teams would rather pick guys who could lace up skates for the team in a year or two rather than waiting upwards of five.