James Reimer ProRead – Pass out to Pinching D-man
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James Reimer is back for a second Pro Reads in Carolina Hurricanes colors and his second straight video session against the defending Stanley Cup-champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Sequence
Reimer said in his last breakdown of a backhand chance for Brayden Point that part of playing the talented Lightning is knowing who is on the ice at all times, but sometimes it’s more about reading the play than the skilled players making it. That seemed to be the case on this quick developing play below the goal line. Reimer made his read on this play before the puck even gets to Lightning forward Yanni Gorde down low, so what do you see here:
Which threat stands out to you as the most dangerous? Are you thinking about post-play knowing that puck is coming to Gorde in close proximity to the net? Would you use a post-integration technique like reverse-VH once the puck arrives?
THE SAVE
Now let’s see how Reimer handles it and how the threats evolve:
Watch James Reimer break down the full video for you
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- Reimer breaks down his save on a quick pass out to a pinching defenseman during a Carolina Hurricanes game against the defending Stanley Cup-champion Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Take the early look off the puck before it arrives — Reimer identifies the two most common threats he scans for to get ahead of fast-developing plays near the net.
- On quick plays close to the net, staying down and covering net is more effective than reacting — Reimer explains that staying on the same plane and remaining still forces the puck to reveal its direction.
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