The goalie crop in the 2024 NHL Draft isn’t the flashiest group. Which goaltenders are likely to be selected?
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Tier 1
1. Marcus Gidlof, Leksands
Gidlof is the best goalie in the class in my eyes. He’s 6-foot-6, moves very well for a man his size, has strong hockey sense and is technically sound. I know some of my readers think I’m off my rocker with this one. They see him as the No. 10 European goalie on Central’s list and think I’ve lost it. He was the best goalie in Sweden’s junior ranks this season and he’s going in the second or third round as far as I know. He reminds me a lot of Erik Portillo at the same age. He’s not a projected starter for me, more of a projected tandem type goalie, but he still looks like a future NHL goaltender.