Detroit Red Wings sensation in goal backstops Moncton Wildcats to QMJHL finals

The Detroit Red Wings organization must be smiling ear-to-ear each time they hear about their 2023 6th round (169th overall) draft pick Rudy Guimond, who has quickly emerged as one of the best steals of that entire year.

As a 23-year old goaltender, Guimond, who plays for the Moncton Wildcats in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) delivered yet another standout showing, stopping 32 of 35 shots which lead to a 4-3 playoff overtime win against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar on Wednesday night.

This win sent himself and his Wildcats teammates to the QMJHL finals as well as improving his unbelievable record to 23-0-0.

Breaking down his current record, it is split between two aspects: regular season wins (16-0) and a perfect 7-0 playoff showing so far.

Moncton is the best team in the entire QMJHL and they are backstopped by the Red Wings' goaltender of the future, have a look at his combined regular season and playoff totals:

-23-0-0
-1.81 GAA
-0.936 SV%
-4 shutouts

Set to join Yale University this fall, Guimond's undefeated record and performance under pressure signal a bright future in Detroit.

For Red Wings fans, they can expect his arrival to the organization in roughly two more seasons, following completing his eductional studies at Yale.

Though still years from the NHL, Guimond's track record suggests he could shine with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) or the Red Wings, bolstering Detroit's ongoing rebuild.