Since Tom Fitzgerald took over as GM of the New Jersey Devils, they take a goalie every year in the NHL Draft. In fact, the Devils took a goalie every year since 2015 (Mackenzie Blackwood in the second round). Under Fitzgerald’s guidance, the Devils will likely continue to draft goalies. Martin Brodeur and Scott Clemmensen are key personnel in Fitzgerald’s group of goalie experts and have seen Akira Schmid and Nico Daws grow their way onto the scene. Cole Brady has plenty of time to develop, and Tyler Brennan has a similar story.
One of the more interesting names in the first 30-60 picks of the 2023 NHL Draft is Michael Hrabal, a Czechia netminder who plays in the USHL for the Omaha Lancers.