Hart vs Samsonov vs Demko

[Jouko-Pouko]

The guy is looking for his 4th starter; how much value is there in that? That's why I go Hart and that about a few years from now. I also have no faith that Vancouver will turn things around very significantly in that time period.

The value comes from increased odds. Demko is the safest option. People are always just assuming every prospect pans out perfectly but that rarely happens. Guys who have proven themselves at higher levels have more value because there's less risk with them. If you believe all three have similar upside (and I don't see any reason to think otherwise), why would you take additional risk? Not too long ago, Markstrom and Lehner were the best goalie prospects in the world. Things don't always go perfectly. Play the odds.

[DusterDave]

For this season I?d rank them as...

Demko
Hart
Samsonov

For three ears down the road I?d rank them as...

Hart
Samsonov
Demko

I want to even say Hart ahead of Demko for this season but I think Demko is more likely to see more ice time.