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Does Reverse Make Sense Defending Bumper Passes?
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It’s been more than a month since we last heard from Eric Comrie, who made his return to Pro Reads late last summer after almost four years away.
That’s far too long for a goalie who has always openly shared how he — and playing partner Connor Hellebuyck and Winnipeg Jets goalie coach Wade Flaherty — look at the game, both in real time and in video breakdown sessions like these.
THE SEQUENCE
Comrie is facing a power play against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Evgeni Malkin popping up into the bumper spot and Sidney Crosby at the far point:
Looking at that freeze frame above, think about the three passing options for the player with the puck along the left boards: Which one is the most dangerous?
Perhaps more importantly, do you have a plan for all three?
What are you doing it he passes down low to the goal line?
Who become the most dangerous threat at that point?
Are you staying on your feet, or dropping into a Reverse VH?
THE SAVE
Watch the save clip to see how it unfolded:
So, Crosby ultimately wasn’t a factor on this play, but if you identified him as the most dangerous threat, we don’t blame you. I mean, it’s Sidney Crosby.
As for the quick pass down low and one-touch back up to Maklin sliding into the bumper spot, what do you make of how Comrie managed this play?
Do you agree with the decision to drop into the Reverse on his right post as soon as that puck is moved down to the goal line? Can you list reasons for or against it?
Now let’s hear from Comrie and get his thoughts on how he played this:
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- Comrie breaks down his save on a Penguins power play with Malkin sliding into the bumper and Crosby at the far point.
- Comrie drops into the Reverse VH on his right post as soon as the puck is moved down to the goal line, anticipating the quick pass back up to Malkin in the bumper spot.
- Comrie explains he can read the low-to-bumper switch developing in real time because it is a common power play pattern — when players get the puck low, they use it to cycle off the net-front and low defenders.
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