NHL Player Power Rankings: Top 20 Goaltenders Under 25 Years Old
The final release in our 3-piece NHL player power rankings series will feature the “Top 20 Goaltenders Under 25 Years Old”.
In part one, we featured “Top 100 Forwards Under 25 Years Old“. Part two featured “Top 50 Defensemen Under 25 Years Old“.
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Requirements:
By necessity, we’ve changed the requirements for goaltenders in comparison to forwards and defense. One game of NHL experience is all that’s needed.
Birthday Cut-Off Date is: February 27th, 1991 (1991-02-27)
Prospect Talent Destined to Make Future List:
Jon Gillies, Calgary Flames
The Flames are taking an extended look at Joni Ortio well Karri Ramo is on the shelf. Another goalie on the shelf for the year is Jon Gillies. He went down in his first year of pro hockey joining Calgary’s AHL affiliate in Stockton. Gillies should be given a long look at training camp next year.
Mason McDonald, Calgary Flames
Still a few years down the road. Starter potential.
Alex Nedeljkovic, Carolina Hurricanes
Stole the show at this year’s World Juniors. He’s still several years away from being NHL ready.
Zachary Fucale, Montreal Canadiens
Perhaps the closest to being NHL ready of future stars listed here. He will be a major trade chip for Montreal whenever they decide to trade him.
Mackenzie Blackwood, New Jersey Devils
Blackwood didn’t look good playing for Team Canada. It’s also rumored that he’s struggled since for the Barrie Colts. He’s still one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects further down the road.
Felix Sandstrom, Philadelphia Flyers
He’ll likely spend two or three more years overseas before making the jump to North America.
Antoine Bibeau, Toronto Maple Leafs
He should get a look at some point down the stretch with James Reimer being traded to San Jose.
Thatcher Demko, Vancouver Canucks
The best goaltender in college hockey has elite potential. He won’t be ready until after Ryan Miller has retired, at which point he can battle Jacob Markstrom for time in the blue paint.
Jordan Binnington, St.Louis Blues
A little older than the rest, Binnington has a couple of years of AHL experienced under his belt. He doesn’t project to be a starter, but he might develop into a solid number two behind Jake Allen.
Next: 20-16