The Detroit Red Wings management team have continuously tried to stockpile goalies through the draft in the hopes that one of them will end up developing into an NHL regular. The past seven drafts produced eight goalies and during the most recent season, not one of these selections played a game in the NHL. Seven of these selections are still in the system, however only two have signed contracts with Detroit.
Developing goalies for an NHL roster has never been a strength for Detroit. Jimmy Howard was the most recent goalie to be developed by Detroit through the draft. It seems like the Red Wings prefer to sign free agent goalies that have been developed by other organizations.
Here is a look at Detroit’s current goalie situation.
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