Spencer Knight is an intriguing prospect. As a goaltender, he is seen as a safe bet to be taken within the first 20 spots of the first round of this year’s draft.
Since Carey Price was taken fifth overall in the 2005 NHL Draft, not many goalies have been taken on the first day. Over the last decade-plus, the list of goaltenders picked in the first round is as follows:
- 2017 Jake Oettinger (26th) by the Dallas Stars
Out of that list, Vasilevskiy jumps out. He’s the starter for Tampa Bay, and has worked out pretty well so far.