NHL Player Profile: The Minnesota Wild's Josh Harding

No. 37, Goaltender, Catches right
Age 25, Born: Jun 18, 1984
Height: 6'1" Weight: 197 lbs.
Drafted 38th overall in the second round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Strengths

Has a good frame and has terrific athleticism in net. Being a right-handed glove goalie gives him an advantage on shooters as there aren't many in the NHL. Also has one of the quickest gloves in the NHL.

Weaknesses

Still hasn't been given a full-time starting spot in the NHL despite playing in the NHL for four seasons and as a result, hasn't been able to fully adjust to the pressure of a starting goalie. He is still raw in terms of experience. Needs to improve on his positioning.

NHL Regular Season Statistics

Year	GP	GS	W	L	OTL	Min	GA	SA	Saves	GAA	Sv%	SO
05-06	3	3	2	1	0	185	8	83	75	2.59	.904	1
06-07	7	4	3	2	1	361	7	174	167	1.16	.960	1
07-08	29	25	11	15	2	1571	77	838	761	2.94	.908	1
08-09	19	11	3	9	1	870	32	453	421	2.21	.929	0
Career	58	43	19	27	4	2986	124	1548	1424	2.49	.920	3

Career Awards & Honors

WHL—East Second All-Star Team, 01-02
WHL—Four Broncos Memorial Trophy (MVP), 02-03
WHL—Del Wilson Trophy (Top Goaltender), 02-03
WHL—First All-Star Team, 02-03
Canadian Major Junior—Second All-Star Team, 02-03