‘”There are two reasons goalies take longer to develop but the first is the position is extremely advanced,” said Dubuque General Manager Kalle Larsson, who selected Portillo fifth overall in the USHL draft this spring. “There are so few jobs for the positions at the professional level. That’s why you see NHL goalies having to play in the AHL. … It’s more competitive, so the development process is going to take longer.”‘
Draftee Erik Portillo the Sabres' latest attempt at finding a franchise goalie
Source: Buffalo News