Capitals Select Philipp Grubauer

by J.P. on Jun 26, 2010 2:50 PM EDT

With the 112th pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft (acquired from Toronto for the 116th and 146th pick),the Washington Capitals have selected Philipp Grubauer, G, Windsor (OHL). From the team's release:

Grubauer, a German-born goaltender who split this past season with Belleville and Windsor of the Ontario Hockey League, led Windsor to the Memorial Cup (championship of the Canadian Hockey League). He posted a 23-15-2-5 record with a 2.86 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. Grubauer also led Germany to the gold medal in the second division of the World Junior Championship, elevating the Germans to the top group for 2011.

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A goalie, hm. I guess since our latest G prospects have progressed so quickly, we need to stock the lower ranks.

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by boutros23 on Jun 26, 2010 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Trade bait!

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by gfcaps fan on Jun 26, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Like the pick. A lot.

He’s mentioned in this article. This stands out to me:

Grubauer has been a bit of a forbotten man for the Spitfires, because of their mass of offensive players. Don’t sleep on him. He went 5-0 with a 0.64 goals against for Germany in an Under 20 tournament, a performance that helped Germany gain a spot in the 2011 World Junior Championships.

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by Steck It Out on Jun 26, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

Wait What? Another goalie, to sit behind Varly, and Neuvy and Holtby.

Also, what “-y” name is he gonna get, Grubby?

by lynxtheone on Jun 26, 2010 2:56 PM EDT reply actions

I think it will be several years before we’re even the slightest bit concerned about where he sits on the depth chart.

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by macvechkin on Jun 26, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

German goalie + Washington Capitals. It worked last time!

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by winterion on Jun 26, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

Eh, you mean the time before last.

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by brs03 on Jun 26, 2010 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Caps have taken goalies in the fourth round or later in seven of the last ten drafts; took Holtby at 93 in 2008

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by ThePeerless on Jun 26, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions

They didn't think he'd be around at 116?

Must’ve had their sights set on him.

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by Edanger6 on Jun 26, 2010 3:00 PM EDT reply actions

He could have gone in the 2nd round as well.

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by Steck It Out on Jun 26, 2010 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like a great pick for where they took him. Yet again it looks like the Caps got a player that could have/should have gone quite a bit earlier.`

I waited all year for this?

by Rob Parker on Jun 26, 2010 3:16 PM EDT reply actions

Caps have a great eye for Russian wingers, Swedish center, and German goaltenders.

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by CapsFan75 on Jun 26, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m still pissed about that DET pick ;) They own the market on Swedish picks.

I like the goalie pick. You can never have enough goalie prospects IMO, and our lower ranks are sorta bare now.

by Vinn on Jun 26, 2010 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Who did DET take?

by DrinkingPartner on Jun 26, 2010 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Jarnkrok, the consensus sleeper pick around here.

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by Steck It Out on Jun 26, 2010 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Corey:

#Caps take Caleb Herbert, a Minnesota HS kid, with the No. 142 pick of the 2010 NHL draft.

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by Steck It Out on Jun 26, 2010 3:22 PM EDT reply actions

Any relation to Hans Gruber?

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by macvechkin on Jun 26, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

I hope so. He’ll exact revenge every time he faces the Devils.

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by Wheeler on Jun 26, 2010 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, and WM loves this pick.

I waited all year for this?

by Rob Parker on Jun 26, 2010 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Nailed.

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by Whiter Mage on Jun 26, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Status for next year

Well, back from my coaching clinic. I like this pick, got to see him a few times last year when Windsor played in Brampton, Barrie and Mississauga. The only concern I have is how much he gets to play next year. If I recall, didn’t Windsor just get Campbell (1st rounder) to commit?

by CapsFanSince1979 on Jun 26, 2010 6:19 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah they did. I’d be surprised if Phillip wasn’t traded. They may hold him for a little bit but he has too much value to sit on the bench so Windsor will probably move him for immediate help.

I waited all year for this?

by Rob Parker on Jun 26, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions