G Xavier Wendt - Shattuck St. Mary's 15U, 15U AAA (2026 Draft)

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Stole the Semifinal against Canada at the YOG. Then posted a shutout in the final against Czechia.

He's only 5'11, but he made some great saves. He has plenty of time to grow taller and has already shown he can steal a game.

I would think he's likely to make the NTDP for next season.

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[Bonin21]

Time for the Gophers to take a gamble on a young goalie for once, and sign this kid up.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I wonder if he declined the NTDP spot. He played very well at the YOG, and none of the NTDP goaltenders seem to be that good. He's since only grown taller and is having a good season. For them to decide with all that to not pick him seems a little strange.

 

[wetcoast]

Who knows with prospect goalies as the prediction rate is probably at best around 10% of a forwards prediction rate?

I'll just sit back and read as goalies are so hard to scout and predict NHL success for.

 

[Bonin21]

Who knows with prospect goalies as the prediction rate is probably at best around 10% of a forwards prediction rate?

I'll just sit back and read as goalies are so hard to scout and predict NHL success for.

As a college coach though you should take some risks because you can also use the transfer portal to bring in a known commodity to hold down the fort as needed.