G - Linards Feldbergs, Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL) (2024 NHL Draft - not selected)

[Jersey Fan 12]

Obviously just one game, but shootout win playing for Latvia against Canada in the WJC would seem to merit some attention.

His numbers in the QMJHL are nearly a goal better than his partner.

Is there NHL potential in his game?

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[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think he got himself drafted yesterday. There’s always one stupid team that overreacts excessively to one game or tournament.

 

[LeProspector]

lol knew we’d see this thread too small for legit NHL interest

 

[Namejs]

lol knew we’d see this thread too small for legit NHL interest

Is 188 cm too small for goalies these days?

 

[WhatTheDuck]

lol knew we’d see this thread too small for legit NHL interest

He's 6'2....

 

[LeProspector]

Is 188 cm too small for goalies these days?

So you think he’ll get drafted!!? LMAOOOO

 

[SoundAndFury]

So you think he’ll get drafted!!? LMAOOOO

You said he was too small, which confused people. Then, you followed up with what seems to be the world's worst attempt at deflection.

 

[Mr. Met]

Let 5 in against the Americans, pump the brakes he's going nowhere

 

[Vikz]

Let 5 in against the Americans, pump the brakes he's going nowhere

On 41 shot though. Still 0.929 svs% with 98 shots faced in less than 24 hours against two best teams of the tournament. Takes a lot less to be selected in 6th round. Next oponents are far less likely to spoil his stats than previous ones, and if Latvia ends up in the quarters, my bet is he gets drafted.

 

[LeProspector]

You said he was too small, which confused people. Then, you followed up with what seems to be the world's worst attempt at deflection.

Anything under 6’4” is undersized for a goalie nowadays. He is a one game wonder, like Benjamin Conz before him.

 

[hypereconomist]

An NHL team will use a 7th round pick on him if he keeps this level of play up for the entire tournament.

If he doesn't get drafted, it won't be due to his average height. His movements are a little slow (especially side-to-side) and it feels like the NHL goalie pendulum is starting to swing back in favour of athletic goalies instead of blocking goalies.

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Anything under 6’4” is undersized for a goalie nowadays. He is a one game wonder, like Benjamin Conz before him.

Playing in QMJHL too. Would love to hear from someone who's seen him with Sherbrooke.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

That Buium got was pathetic. He didn't even give himself a chance to stop the shot. Was on his way down to his ground before Buium shot the puck, and Buium just patiently took his time to let him hit the ground and then put it in when he was all the way out of the play.

Can't be doing that. Have to give yourself a chance to make saves. Can't be flopping all over the place.

Might be why he's in his 19 year old year in the Q and has a SV% starting with an 8.