1. Josh Ravensbergen: He’s the top guy. I feel confident about that. I have him as a first rounder because it’s a weaker draft, but I don’t feel completely confident he’s a first rounder most years. His profile reminds me a little of Cossa.
2-10:
2. Pyotr Andreyanov
3. Semyon Frolov
4. Love Harenstam
These three are roughly second rounders for me, although Love could drop out my next update. Andreyanov and Frolov are viewed as the two top Russians this year. The Russians seem to like what they bring and they are producing good stats. Andreyanov has a little more upside in my opinion, even though he’s shorter. It’d be nice if they were playing in international tournaments, but the top Russian goalies are a safe bet in the draft. Love isn’t having a good season and he’s not grown to as tall as you might’ve thought (only like 6’1), but I think he’s okay. I don’t think he’s as bad as this season. I still think he has a chance to make the NHL.
5-7:
Elijah Neuenschwander
Lucas Beckman
Aleksei Medvedev
I don’t have an order for these three yet, but they’re part of my honorable mentions. Neuenswander played WJC this year and made some great saves for a big guy. Beckman is having a big year in the Q, but relatively unproven. Medvedev plays for the best team in junior hockey. Is he a product of the team?
8-9:
Patrick Quinlan
Jack Ivankovic
No order for these two. Smaller goaltenders not having the best seasons. Quinlan is a little bigger (6'1), but worse numbers. Ivankovic has a great pedigree, but you can't be a high pick at 5'11-6'0 with those stats.
10. Ryan Cameron
Murdered the NAHL this year. Was the US starter at the Hlinka. Not really tested and small (6'1), but you're hoping to find the next Slukynsky or Hendrickson (now to hin).
Overagers:
Petteri Rimpinen
Kam Hendrickson
I don’t like combining first time eligibles and re-draft guys, but these two look like clear picks to me this year. They probably should’ve been picked last year. Both having big seasons in their respective leagues, and Rimpinen had a good WJC.
Other potential draftable goaltenders:
Owen Bresson
Ondrej Stebetak
Roberto Leonardo Henriquez
Andrei Trofimov