Players drafted in the 7th round are often seen as long-shots. And oftentimes they are, but for goalies, those shots are a little shorter.
It might seem odd, but the 7th round of the draft might be one of the best for goaltenders. Henrik Lundqvist (2000/New York Rangers), Pekka Rinne (2004/Nashville), Jaroslav Halak (2003/Montreal), and Brian Elliott (2003/Ottawa) were all drafted in the 7th round.
Jake Kupsky brings solid numbers and a large frame to table, hoping to join that list of successful 7th round goalies.
1. Kupsky is extremely large at 6’5” and 209lbs.