NHL Player Power Rankings: Top 20 Goaltenders Under 25 Years Old

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Feb 16, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) against the Boston Bruins at Nationwide Arena. The Bruins won 2-1 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

The final release in our 3-piece NHL player power rankings series will feature the “Top 20 Goaltenders Under 25 Years Old”.

In part one, we featured “Top 100 Forwards Under 25 Years Old“. Part two featured “Top 50 Defensemen Under 25 Years Old“.

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Requirements:

By necessity, we’ve changed the requirements for goaltenders in comparison to forwards and defense. One game of NHL experience is all that’s needed.

Birthday Cut-Off Date is: February 27th, 1991 (1991-02-27)

Apr 9, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; Providence College Friars goaltender Jon Gillies (32) watches a rebound against Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks forward Tyler Vessel (10) during the first period of a semifinal game in the men /

Prospect Talent Destined to Make Future List:

Jon Gillies, Calgary Flames

The Flames are taking an extended look at Joni Ortio well Karri Ramo is on the shelf. Another goalie on the shelf for the year is Jon Gillies. He went down in his first year of pro hockey joining Calgary’s AHL affiliate in Stockton. Gillies should be given a long look at training camp next year.

Mason McDonald, Calgary Flames

Still a few years down the road. Starter potential.

Alex Nedeljkovic, Carolina Hurricanes

Stole the show at this year’s World Juniors. He’s still several years away from being NHL ready.

Zachary Fucale, Montreal Canadiens

Sep 22, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Zachary Fucale (30) makes a save against Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Nikita Shisnikov (90) as defenseman Mark Barberio (45) defends during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports /

Perhaps the closest to being NHL ready of future stars listed here. He will be a major trade chip for Montreal whenever they decide to trade him.

Mackenzie Blackwood, New Jersey Devils

Blackwood didn’t look good playing for Team Canada. It’s also rumored that he’s struggled since for the Barrie Colts. He’s still one of the NHL’s top goaltending prospects further down the road.

Felix Sandstrom, Philadelphia Flyers

He’ll likely spend two or three more years overseas before making the jump to North America.

Antoine Bibeau, Toronto Maple Leafs

He should get a look at some point down the stretch with James Reimer being traded to San Jose.

Thatcher Demko, Vancouver Canucks

The best goaltender in college hockey has elite potential. He won’t be ready until after Ryan Miller has retired, at which point he can battle Jacob Markstrom for time in the blue paint.

Jordan Binnington, St.Louis Blues

Jan 14, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (50) guards the net in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Scottrade Center. The Carolina Hurricanes defeat the St. Louis Blues 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

A little older than the rest, Binnington has a couple of years of AHL experienced under his belt. He doesn’t project to be a starter, but he might develop into a solid number two behind Jake Allen.

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