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Vancouver Canucks: Top 5 prospect performances of the week

By Scott Rosenhek

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Trent Cull of the Utica Comets gives instructions to his team against the Toronto Marlies during AHL game action on October 14, 2018 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 14: Head coach Trent Cull of the Utica Comets gives instructions to his team against the Toronto Marlies during AHL game action on October 14, 2018 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images) /
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No. 4 – Michael DiPietro (G) (Windsor Spitfires, OHL)

I think you’re starting to notice a pattern. Featuring goaltenders is a soft spot for me since they don’t always get a lot of attention when fans follow prospects. Also, the Canucks have some good ones in their pipeline, or at the very least ones that perform well.

Michael DiPietro was no exception, playing in a pair of games this week for Windsor. He walked away with a win and a loss, earning that victory with 38 saves on 40 shots. Before we get to his “boxcar” stats, I will repeat this throughout the season. Windsor is in a rebuild, leaving DiPietro to often carry the team on his back. The Spitfires also have a rookie goaltender to help with the lifting this year too.

With that said, his all situations save percentage of .907 is a little low for his standards. It’s only six games so far, and DiPietro does have a shutout on the season. Since the OHL offers a little more data, Prospect Stats can estimate his goals saved above average.

Right now, it’s a little below average at -.905 goals, but there is something important to note. DiPietro has an expected 5v5 save percentage of .916 and it is currently at .890. Those numbers should balance out by the season’s end. For now, Canucks fans can watch from afar and likely see him represent Canada here in Vancouver at the World Juniors.

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