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Thatcher Demko is a 24-year-old rookie. He had a .922 Sv% in the AHL in 2018. He had a .935 Sv% in the NCAA in 2016.
The NHL& #39;s goalie progression timeline is completely ridiculous.
The NHL& #39;s goalie progression timeline is completely ridiculous.
Rookies with 10+ GP:
Blackwood (23), Merzlikins (26), Demko (24), Samsonov (23), Hoberg (25), Montembeault (23), Hill (24), Dreiger (26), Shesterkin (24).
Their ages span 23-26. Peak age for goalies is around 26-27.
Blackwood (23), Merzlikins (26), Demko (24), Samsonov (23), Hoberg (25), Montembeault (23), Hill (24), Dreiger (26), Shesterkin (24).
Their ages span 23-26. Peak age for goalies is around 26-27.
By the time goalies are allowed to play regularly in the NHL, they are generally nearing the absolute peak of their ability.
This isn& #39;t always the case (Tim Thomas), but it is often the case.
This isn& #39;t always the case (Tim Thomas), but it is often the case.
People often reference goalies that play a long time as counterarguments. Just realize that Luongo, Roy, and Brodeur all had their best NHL season at age 24. Many NHL goalies aren& #39;t even in the NHL yet at that point.
