Best goalie prospect not in the NHL?

[nickchau2000]

I need to re-stock my prospects, and I want to add a goalie. Wondering who you guys think is the best goalie prospect out there that isn't currently on an NHL roster? Needs to be drafted by an NHL team. (Vasilevski had been my prospect for the last few years, but I had to activate him after he reached a GP limit).

I like what I'm reading and seeing from Ilya Samsonov, Ilya Sorokin, and Carter Hart. Maybe Malcolm Subban. How would you rank those guys? Anyone else you would consider as well? (Downside with the KHL guys is they may never leave).

I'm not too concerned with how long it takes them to be relevant, as I feel confident with Price and vasilevski for a while.

[lucafen4]

Sorokin - 2yrs left, then likely coming over
Samsonov, 2-3yrs away from NHL regardless when he comes over
Subban - the closest to the NHL, will get time this year

Carter Hart, need to see more of him before can be put in with the above 3

Jon Gillies is another to look at

[Eskimo Brother]

Lots of names to add to the guys you listed. Shesterkyn, Parsons, etc.
I think Jarry gets my vote though.

[lucafen4]

Demko is a stud... would pop him to the top of this list

Nedjel --- whatever the rest of it is in Carolina.. looks good, also not far off. With Ward's injury history.. could get a call this year

[nickchau2000]

Demko is a stud... would pop him to the top of this list

Nedjel --- whatever the rest of it is in Carolina.. looks good, also not far off. With Ward's injury history.. could get a call this year

Agree 100% about demko, especially being in vancouver here. but someone else has already stashed him away.

[bergman]

I still think Laurent Brossoit is really underrated. He needs another 1-2 seasons in the A but he should be good.

[Oakville Squires]

Sorokin is top of the list for me. His numbers in the KHL are unreal.

[Doug Glatt]

Take a look at Ville Husso. Good looking prospect in the STL system.

[Poutine]

Shame about Demko, because that would've been my suggestion.

I think the way is paved nicely for Jon Gillies in Calgary in the next 2-3 years. Seems like that is probably intentional and not dissimilar to what the Jets were doing with Hellebuyck and Pens were doing with Murray.

[ztking]

I'm huge on Linus Soderstrom.

[Feenom]

A darkhorse for me would be Anton Forsberg in Columbus. Sure a lot of things have to fall in place for this guy to get his shot but he is very talented. I think the closest guy to playing in the NHL is Alex Nedeljkovic. Ward and Lack are just fillers there.

[Goldendelicious]

Colton Point would be a good target for those willing to wait. Certainly we'll see how he adjusts to better competition now that he's in the NCAA but he's also in a good situation being in Dallas. Not like they have anyone else to bank on.

Wedgewood with the Devils is a solid option as well and is very close to NHL duty, though not likely with NJ...very surprised he cleared waivers.

[Eskimo Brother]

Saros is another name to toss out there.
And for some really deep pools, Jeremy Helvig. Drafted by Carolina and currently starring for the Frontenacs. I'm a big fan of his game. Will probably be a few years though.

[Jouko-Pouko]

Demko, Samsonov and Sorokin are the best in my opinion. There are lots of good goalie prospects out there but no one else at the same level with those three in my opinion. Of course that doesn't mean anything when it comes to goalie prospects and opportunity is also important but projecting 2020 NHL rosters right now is not something you should be doing, so focus on skill more than opportunity if you're drafting a young goalie prospect. For example, the opportunity in Dallas looks good right now but they're Cup contenders, so they could sign Ben Bishop next summer and then that opportunity is closed for a long time.

[blackaces]

Definitely Shesterkin if you don't mind waiting. NYR have already said he will be Lundqvist's replacement.

3 year contract in the KHL.

This season- 15gm, 11W, 1.61 GAA, 9.40 SV% and 5 shutouts