USHL: Brady Hjelle or Josh Robinson

Whether you are an NHL franchise making your draft board or a scouting service finalizing your rankings, difficult decisions must be made for positive results on draft day. McKeen's correspondent Max Giese compares and determines which USHL goaltender - Brady Hjelle or Josh Robinson (pictured) - is the better draft-eligible prospect.

Josh Robinson G, Sioux City Musketeers USHL

Committed to Michigan-Tech University and was listed as an honorable mention in McKeen's final rankings .. carried the heavy workload this season for Sioux City starting in 43 games during the regular season and all postseason contests .. displayed the ability to elevate his play in the big game with a sparkling playoff performance, although he struggled at the All-Star Game.

Brady Hjelle G, Cedar Rapids Roughriders USHL

Committed to Minnesota Duluth but wasn't placed in McKeen's final rankings .. received the majority of starts in Cedar Rapids with 41, despite being on the same team as NHL draft-pick Kent Patterson .. his .921 save percentage was third best in the USHL during the regular season, but he struggled in the postseason with a pedestrian playoff performance.

1. Athleticism: Josh Robinson wins this category handily, as he is bigger, faster, and stronger than Hjelle. Robinson has those powerful legs and swift lateral movement that allow him to move about his crease with swiftness. His reactionary quickness is impressive and his superb dexterity allows him to recover quickly after the initial shot. On the other hand, Hjelle lacks the prototypical size and his lack of height is a concern moving forward.

Winner is: Robinson

2. Intelligence and Demeanor: Hjelle has an astute mind for goaltending while Robinson can labor to anticipate the play around him. Hjelle is always in position and square to the shooter while doing a fabulous job of sensing where the play is developing. Robinson on the other hand, struggles to identify innately where the play is progressing and can get caught flatfooted if the opponent set-up strong puck movement in the offensive zone. Both goaltenders can make the big save and are calm between the pipes often forcing the shooter to make the first move.

Winner is: Hjelle

3. Technical Ability: Both goalies boast technically solid footwork as neither are scrambly, and both maintain proper stances. Hjelle, however, comes out on top because of his superior positioning and more refined rebound control. He simply made it look easy on most nights this season and his confidence in his technical game allows his consistency to shine, while Robinson can be up and down game to game.

Winner is: Hjelle

4. Puck Handling: This is not a strong part of either goaltenders repertoire. Hjelle is adapt at helping his defenders by properly handling the opponent's dump-ins, but isn't swift moving outside of his crease and appears awkward trying to move the puck. Robinson also needs work, as he appears tentative and insecure about playing the puck, despite the fact that he's fully capable of making a nice pass to a teammate and is a strong skater outside of his crease area. Ultimately, Robinson has more upside in this category and wins out.

Winner is: Robinson

5. Intangibles: The fact that Hjelle ceased his opportunity and won the starting job away from oft-injured NHL draft pick Kent Patterson wasn't overlooked. But, Robinson's superior work ethic is most impressive and when you watch him in practice you really get the sense he is going to put in the work necessary to give him a chance at playing in the NHL some day.

Winner is: Robinson

5. Overall the winner is: Robinson

Neither goaltender is a sure thing come draft day and they are polar opposites in style, but Robinson's superior athleticism makes him the better NHL prospect.