HF Habs: Goaltending Prospects/Young Players - Who to Keep Who to Trade

[SergeConstantin74]

I can't tell you who will be the one out of the bunch, but I like Fowler, Volokhin, Dobes and Miller.

Fowler has the winning pedigree. High hockey IQ. Positioning and rebound control. Battles as well.

Volokhin has that Russian athleticism with his frame and understanding of modern goalie systems.

Dobes is the freak athlete who is explosive and can make the big saves. Just needs to get the finer details, concentration and consistency.

Miller really impressed with his positioning and ability to read the play.

Hopefully 1-2 of them pan out!

From my viewings of Miller so far this season, I’d say his biggest weakness is that he tends to fall to his knees too fast. Nothing that can’t be improved as he develops and plays more and more games.

 

[KevSkillz4]

Miller with 30 saves on 31 SOG for a .968 SV% in a 2-1 win.

Miller, Volokhin and Fowler, looks all promising. Great job by scouts!

 

[Adam Michaels]

Miller, Volokhin and Fowler, looks all promising. Great job by scouts!

Yea, it was initially a headscratcher when Habs selected 3 goalies this past draft. But so far, all 3 of them are showing real promise in their respective leagues.

 

[Whitesnake]

2 prospects to REALLY be excited about as far as their elite capabilities.....Lane Hutson and Jacob Fowler.

Miller made 20 saves in a 1-0 loss. Named 2nd star.

He is now 4th with a 2.58 GAA and 6th with a 0.911 SV%. Not bad considering Quebec isn’t very good (15th place).

Not bad? It's great!

 

[Adam Michaels]

Not bad? It's great!

After scratching our heads that Habs took 3 goalies this past draft, we can't say they picked bad ones. So far, they're all 3 doing real good in their respective leagues.

 

[Whitesnake]

After scratching our heads that Habs took 3 goalies this past draft, we can't say they picked bad ones. So far, they're all 3 doing real good in their respective leagues.

As far as goalies that translate well.....CLEARLY Fowler has to be considered a top prospect. I like Miller too. AS far as Volokhin...I don't see it all. Despite the good stats. But yes, it's preferable to see great stats than not.

 

[WeThreeKings]

As far as goalies that translate well.....CLEARLY Fowler has to be considered a top prospect. I like Miller too. AS far as Volokhin...I don't see it all. Despite the good stats. But yes, it's preferable to see great stats than not.

There's a lot to see in Volokhin.

The best part? He's in the best place in the world right now for developing goalies.

But he's instinctive on breakaways, his lateral pushes and quick feet/legs are impressive and he's shown a high level of ability with his hands.

He has to work on processing when he gets moved side to side, he explodes over but he will get caught if the shot is up not being fully ready and attuned after the movement but that's stuff that can come with time.

This is by no means me saying he's gonna be a NHL goalie, just that it's pretty clear why they took him and he has a lot to work with.

 

[Whitesnake]

There's a lot to see in Volokhin.

The best part? He's in the best place in the world right now for developing goalies.

But he's instinctive on breakaways, his lateral pushes and quick feet/legs are impressive and he's shown a high level of ability with his hands.

He has to work on processing when he gets moved side to side, he explodes over but he will get caught if the shot is up not being fully ready and attuned after the movement but that's stuff that can come with time.

This is by no means me saying he's gonna be a NHL goalie, just that it's pretty clear why they took him and he has a lot to work with.

Oh don't worry. I see the strengths and potential. I just prefer my goalies to be square and exempt from huge movements in front of their net. I will always prefer a Fowler type of goalie over a Dobes.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Oh don't worry. I see the strengths and potential. I just prefer my goalies to be square and exempt from huge movements in front of their net. I will always prefer a Fowler type of goalie over a Dobes.

That's fine, the way you phrased it, it sounded like you didn't know why they even picked him.

Kinda like Loic Lacasse. That's a goalie you don't know why anyone would pick. Volokhin there's traits and if he can get refined and dialed in, he could really hit.. or he could be a KHL lifer.

 

[Tyson]

Yeah the Habs appear to have drafted some decent goalie prospects with good upside.

 

[JC Superstar]

Goalies are a wildcard. Primeau may develop when he is 26-27. Where he once looked promising, there must be skill there. Monty just had his first good season last year. Then others are like Fucale. It's a roll of the dice

Vokoun.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Volokhins stats are also bonkers

 

[HomaridII]

Volokhins stats are also bonkers

1.57 GAA and .937 save %

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Volokhins stats are also bonkers

They're good numbers. KHL and MHL seem to have low scoring, so their numbers are quite good.

 

[Pompeius Magnus]

I had Fowler as the best goalie in the draft, so I can't say I'm surprised to see him doing well, but he's sure been exceeding even my highest expectations. You don't see true freshmen goalies do that well all that often.

 

[skidcells]

1.57 GAA and .937 save %

Believe it’s .939 after today’s game

 

[HomaridII]

They're good numbers. KHL and MHL seem to have low scoring, so their numbers are quite good.

Volokhin is leading the MHL in GAA and there is only 3 goalies under 2.00 Yes its a low scoring league but his numbers are still bonkers.

 

[Goldthorpe]

Fowler has that Dryden energy of always having been a winning team's goalie.

 

[montreal]

With Fowler, Volohkin, Miller, Dobes, Primeau they certainly have a very strong group of prospects, you got to think they hit on one of them.

 

[HomaridII]

For the record Fowler is now 11-2-1, 1.98 GAA and .931 save %.

 

[1909]

Edmonton would certainly prefer Monty than Allen. But if Hughes wants to retain 50% of Allen's salary OR take Campbell , it could facilitate the deal.

 

[WeThreeKings]

With Fowler, Volohkin, Miller, Dobes, Primeau they certainly have a very strong group of prospects, you got to think they hit on one of them.

I am feeling positive about this, as well.

 

[schwang26]

Edmonton would certainly prefer Monty than Allen. But if Hughes wants to retain 50% of Allen's salary OR take Campbell , it could facilitate the deal.

Really don’t want them to trade Monty.

 

[Ezpz]

Really don’t want them to trade Monty.

I'd rather trade Monty if he's not their guy. We were a few points from Carlsson or fantilli last year.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Monty ain't a long term answer so IDGAF