Oilers draft goalie Olivier Rodrigue 62nd overall

The Edmonton Oilers selected Olivier Rodrigue with the 62nd overall pick in the NHL draft on Saturday.

Olivier Rodrigue

Position: Goalie
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 159 lbs
Age: 17
Club: Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
Nationality: Canadian

What's quite noticeable about Rodrigue is his calmness and positioning between the pipes. His highlight reel may appear rather uninspiring due to its lack of 10-bell saves, but it's because his solid positioning means he's rarely forced to make desperation plays.

"Don’t let Rodrigue’s size scare you away - this kid’s reflexes, rebound control, and post-to-post quickness are exceptional. He's an aggressive netminder who will dart out of the crease to defend shots from anywhere within his own end, and he's proven to safely steer high-danger shots either into the corners or far from the low slot. Rodrigue’s stick is very active and he times his poke checks very well, plus his ability to lock in on pucks throughout an entire cycle helps him interdict cross-crease passes from either corner. His glove hand and its positioning are a work in progress, which when coupled with a low silhouette makes him susceptible to get beaten upstairs, especially on the short side." - Steve Kournianos of The Draft Analyst.

Rodrigue has also flourished internationally, including when he led Canada to a gold medal at the Ivan Hlinka tournament last year while posting a 1.00 goals-against average and a .942 save percentage. He entered the draft as the top-ranked goalie in North America, according to NHL Central Scouting.