Way, way back in 2016, the Calgary Flames used an early draft selection on an exciting young goaltender with a great resume. Four years later, they’re still waiting with cautious optimism for that goaltender to put together an injury-free pro season.
The 20th-ranked prospect in the Flames systems is American-born goaltender Tyler Parsons.
How did we get here?
A product of Michigan’s minor hockey programs, Parsons grinded his way to Canadian major junior. He caught on with the Ontario Hockey League’s London Knights and quickly became one of the top netminders in the circuit.