Team: Columbus Blue Jackets
https://ushl.com/ht/#/player/10440/85/melvinastrahl

Fantasy Summary

An athletic, big-framed goaltender who needs to fill out. Has strong lateral movement and rebound control.


Observations

September 2026 – Strahl saw limited action during his freshman season at Michigan State, appearing in just three games but performing well when called upon with a 2.27 goals-against average and .922 save percentage. The 2023 fifth-round pick went 2-0-1 in those appearances and stopped 83 of 90 shots, providing a promising small sample in his first NCAA season. Strahl subsequently entered the transfer portal and will join Minnesota for 2026-27, giving him an opportunity to compete for a larger role with the Golden Gophers.Jayd Serdy

June 2025 – Strahl played his first season in North America for the Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL during the 2024-25 season. He had a 33-12-0-1 record with a 2.42 GAA and .903 SV% and was named one of three USHL Goalie of the Year finalists along with Jan Spunar and Yan Shostak (winner). He played more minutes than any other goalie in the USHL last season. Strahl is moving on to the NCAA for the 2025-26 season as he is committed to playing at Michigan State. The Blue Jackets’ 2023 fifth-round pick (156th overall) is not considered a dynasty stash, but if he can put together a solid NCAA career, he could be on the fantasy radar in two to three seasons. Mark Henry

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 3.5
NHL Certainty 3.0
Country SWE
Position G
Roster Type NCAA
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth March 18, 2005
Height 6‘3”
Weight 163 lbs
Drafted 2023 Round 5; Overall: 156
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPWLOTLGAASV%SO
2025-2026NCAAMichigan State Univ.32012.270.9220
2024-2025USHLYoungstown Phantoms48331212.420.9034
2023-2024J20 NationellMoDo Hockey J2030131502.910.9031
2022-2023J20 NationellMoDo Hockey J2023101203.350.8830
2022-2023J18 RegionMoDo Hockey J1821101.450.9301
2022-2023J18 NationellMoDo Hockey J1864202.670.8821
2021-2022J18 RegionMoDo Hockey J181210202.480.9012
2021-2022J18 NationellMoDo Hockey J18115603.360.8930
2020-2021U16 Div.1Solleftea HK U1621105.500.8690
2020-2021J18 Div.1Solleftea HK J1844002.500.8820
2020-2021J18 Div.1Solleftea HK U1844002.500.8820
2020-2021Division 2Solleftea HK101017.690.8000
2019-2020U16 Div.1Kramfors/Harnosand U1663203.170.9070
2019-2020J18 Div.1Solleftea HK J1831103.100.9020
2019-2020J18 Div.1Solleftea HK U1831103.100.9020

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