Eric Comrie Pro-Reads
Can Shuffles Help on Multi-Option Skate-vs-Slide Decisions?
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Eric Comrie made his return to Pro Reads last week after almost four years, and the Winnipeg Jets goalie was so good in that breakdown that we didn’t want to wait to go back to him. It didn’t hurt that Comrie referenced a specific save against the Vegas Golden Knights in his return last week, which talked about “keeping toe caps up ice,” and we just happened to have that video cued up already.
So, without further delay let’s go back to Comrie, who openly shares insights into how he – and goalie coach Wade Flaherty and teammate Connor Hellebuyck – look at the game, both in real time and when doing video sessions like these.
THE SCENARIO
Last week’s breakdown focused on a lateral play against the Calgary Flames, who had the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, and while this Vegas chance is 5-on-5, it does feature the potential for a lateral feed from a defenseman near the right point.
With Vegas defenseman Shea Thedore skating downhill from the right point, who are the most dangerous passing options? What information should you already have gathered about them? How does that affect how you might come across the crease if Theodore does pass? Can you see any signs he is passing or shooting?
How are you coming across on each passing option?
THE SAVE
Now watch the save and replays below to see if the option you identified was the one that played out and if Comrie came across the same way you would have:
If you watched last week’s video against Calgary, you may have already known where this puck was headed, but if not, did you pick Jack Eichel as the correct threat?
Did you even factor in Tanner Pearson driving the middle lane?
Did Comrie push across the same way you would have? What would you have done different? Can you see why he came across on his feet first here before sliding?
What factors do you think go into that decision?
THE PRO READ
Now let’s hear from Comrie as he shares his thoughts on how he played this:
Watch Eric Comrie break down the full video for you
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- Comrie breaks down his 5-on-5 save against Vegas, facing Shea Theodore skating downhill from the right point with lateral pass options including Jack Eichel and Tanner Pearson driving the middle lane.
- Comrie identifies Jack Eichel as the primary threat and explains why he came across on his feet first before sliding — a deliberate decision based on factors he outlines in his own breakdown.
- The 'keeping toe caps up ice' principle, developed through video work with Wade Flaherty and Connor Hellebuyck, shapes how Comrie angles his push across the crease on lateral feeds.
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