Linus Ullmark Pro Reads
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Managing Net Drive Deflections with Lateral Release
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Linus Ullmark was a deserving winner of the Vezina Trophy last week after a remarkable season, and the Boston Bruins No. 1 was already a favourite at Pro Reads thanks to his openness sharing insights into his decision-making process, so it made sense to go back to him this week.
THE SEQUENCE
Ullmark is facing an in-zone play against the New York Rangers, with Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Adam Fox walking in from the blue line with shooting and passing options:
At that moment, what kinds of details are you looking for when trying to determine your depth and the most dangerous scoring threat? Is it Fox? Is it the middle net drive as a tip threat?
THE SAVE
The movement and pace of that forward going to the net is a factor, so watch it at full speed below and ask yourself the same questions, as well as noting how Ullmark plays it:
Was there anything about the forward making the tip that might affect how you’d push into it?
What stood out to you about the way Ullmark managed that deflection?
THE PRO READ
Let’s hear how Ullmark approached this chance, both in terms of Fox and tip option:
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- Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark breaks down his save on a tip-deflection chance against the Rangers, with Adam Fox walking in from the blue line as the shooter.
- Identify the biggest threat first: Ullmark explains that despite Fox having shooting options, the net-front forward presenting a tip was the more dangerous threat requiring his primary focus.
- Track the forward's stick to anticipate tip location: Ullmark uses visual attachment to the puck and reads the forward's stick position to determine where the tip will occur, allowing him to transition his body into the middle without an unnecessary push toward the shot.
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