Top Goalies continued
11) Alex Auld (Van), Manitoba-AHL
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Pulling out of early tail-spin and lockout blues .. NHL-caliber size, poise and competitiveness.
12) Cam Ward (Car), Lowell-AHL
Confident and unfazed by pro shooters .. sound technician boasts wicked glove hand.
13) Jim Howard (Det), Maine-HE
Struggled with injuries and ailments (mono) .. smart, economical and positionally astute.
14) Ray Emery (Ott), Binghamton-AHL
Everyone brings home at least one bad report card .. controlling temper but not goals against.
15) Jeff Deslauriers (Edm), Edmonton-AHL
Benefits from tutoring of vet Tyler Moss .. big, fast and flexible with outstanding competitive drive.
16) Antero Niittymaki (Phi), Philadelphia-AHL
Workhorse was main cog behind Phantoms’ record-setting run .. calm, cool and steady as a rock.
17) Craig Anderson (Chi), Norfolk-AHL
Invincible during eight-game unbeaten run to start season .. great size, speed, and positioning.
18) Pascal Leclaire (CBJ), Syracuse-AHL
Strength and maturity driving breakthrough .. adding patience to natural fire and athleticism.
19) Corey Crawford (Chi), Moncton-QMJHL
Solid first-shot stopper uses size and strong positioning .. pro traits in poise and competitiveness.
20) Josh Harding (Min), Houston-AHL
Calming influence can elevate play at key times .. smooth, fast extremities and sound positioning.
21) Yann Danis (Mtl), Hamilton-AHL
College shooters thankful for pro departure .. studious technician swallows up rebounds.
22) Devan Dubnyk (Edm), Kamloops-WHL
A sun-blocker in close due to massive frame, wingspan .. adding patience and rebound control.
23) Dimitri Patzold (SJ), Cleveland-AHL
Improving consistency through better fundamentals .. light on his feet with exceptional reflexes.
24) Cory Schneider (Van), Boston College-HE
Freshman showing poise and maturity of an upperclassman .. patient, economical, gifted student.
25) Kevin Nastiuk (Car), Medicine Hat-WHL
Leaving ‘Nasty’ mark on club’s franchise records .. quick, flexible, and levelheaded under fire.
26) Rejean Beauchemin (Phi), Prince Albert-WHL
Rapid-fire legs and blinding lateral speed .. clutch performer needs better focus in futile games.
27) David Shantz (Fla), Mississauga-OHL
Steady and poised with an attractive compact style .. needs work on angles, situational play.
28) Jason Bacashihua (StL), Worcester-AHL
Wilted badly since trade from Stars .. must learn patience and how to deploy unique athleticism.
29) Patrick Ehelechner (SJ), Sudbury-OHL
Flashy German sports fastest glove in the north .. opens up holes when moving laterally.
30) Brent Krahn (Cgy), Lowell (AHL)
Health, confidence soaring .. gets scrambly, but remarkable in recovery given swift legs, glove.
