Simply, no (selecting Tatcher Demko). Even when goalies values go up they're never worth much
Let's say you're right...it shouldn't be that way, imo.
Goalies especially the apparent no.1 goalie (franchise potential) in a draft should have a lot of value. It's probably the long wait that's one factor amongst several...?
Ex: the values of a
Price or
Rask for examples...their value went UP quickly (or it was already quite high, especially Price's).
Fucale's value is lukewarm right now, but in a year...he could be part of a solid package trade (or
Tokarski?, or...
Demko? (IF we draft him!?).
Anyway...I'd only select Demko as a possible trading chip (he has franchise #1 goalie potential).
Tokarski, Fucale, Demko...one (or two) can be used as a great trading chip for a package trade in the near future to one day get that solid young winger or solid young dman to help Subban,etc).
Ex: Winnipeg may need a young #1 franchise goalie soon...would love to get
Byfuglien from them! he would be huge in playoffs for us as a power forward or part-time dman).
Go for the
BPA imo (even if he's a goalie!).
The one who will have the most value (not just now but later).
If Timmins feels that
Demko is the BPA (sure thing) at 26th, and not a Ho-Sang (who may end up a bust) or a ''Russian factor'' player (huge huge risk),etc, then...you take Demko, no?
In the end...maybe Demko (in 2yrs or less) is more sure of being part of a great trade package VS a ''Russian factor/huge risk'' player (ex: Goldobin or Nikita Sherbak).
p.s.: don't get me wrong...if
Bleakley is available at 26th...I'd pick him over Demko! But, I'm thinking Bleakley will be chosen top 20...I hope I'm wrong!
Connor Chatham is a RW that would be a great draftee for a late 2nd round pick.
