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James Reimer is back for another in-person Pro Reads from our visit in Kelowna this summer at the NET360 Goalie Camp, and just as he did in sessions while with the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, Reimer doesn’t disappoint breaking down San Jose Sharks footage.
THE SEQUENCE
Reimer’s latest Pro Read features a rush play against the Vegas Golden Knights that quickly becomes more of an in-zone sequence, with the puck dumped behind the net:
Teammate Logan Couture appears to be corralling this puck to Reimer’s right but with an eye towards always being aware, can you already identify the most dangerous threats above?
THE SAVE
This one is as much about how Reimer handles a tough play at the end as it is the lead up, so let’s get right to the save video and see if you can identify any keys on how he manages it:
Watching the entire video, can you see anything that Reimer didn’t do that might have made his life easier at the end? Don’t be shy, it’s the first thing he talks about.
THE PRO READ
Let’s check in with Reimer to find out how he saw things, and why he played it this way:
Watch James Reimer break down the full video for you
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- Reimer breaks down his save on a rush-turned-in-zone sequence against the Vegas Golden Knights, where a puck dumped behind the net creates a late, dangerous slot threat.
- Reimer explains that because his teammate appeared to be corralling the puck, he never took the look that would have identified the slot option — acknowledging it's the first thing he noticed when reviewing the footage.
- Without a clear read on the threat, Reimer describes reacting entirely off the puck carrier's stick — stopping his momentum, gaining rotation, and pushing out to challenge in what he calls 'old-school street hockey' goaltending.
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