This marks the sixth time in the past seven drafts that the Leafs have selected a goalie. Obviously, none of them have panned out into a viable starter, which is partly the point here. Goaltending is the most volatile position to project at any level; whether that’s evaluating current goalies in the NHL or 17-year-old kids, it is still largely a guessing game.
The pick also comes in a bit of a run on goalies during this draft itself. There were five goalies selected in the fourth round and the Leafs traded into this pick to make sure they got one of them.