Why Scouting And Drafting Goalies Is So Difficult (+)

2001. That’s the last time the Colorado Avalanche drafted a goaltender that they developed to play in the NHL. Peter Budaj, a second round pick all the way back in 2001, was that goaltender. He never became a true starter at the NHL level, but was a very respectable backup from 2005-2019. And now he’s…