When to ‘Attack’ an Open Look off a Rush Read with Eric Comrie
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We continue to load up on Eric Comrie Pro Reads this summer, and not just because we want to use up all his Winnipeg Jets saves before he joins the San Jose Sharks.
Sure, the fact he since signed with San Jose as a free agent expedites the need to use up all the footage he broke down while with the Jets, but it’s also never a bad idea to get more insights from a goalie who has always openly shared how he — and former playing partner Connor Hellebuyck and Winnipeg goalie coach Wade Flaherty — look at the game, both in real time and in video breakdown sessions.
THE SEQUENCE
This time Comrie breaks down a 2-on-1 rush (and recovery) against the Vegas Golden Knights after a turnover just inside the Winnipeg blue line.
As the puck is carried down left wing, what threats must Comrie consider?
Which one is the most dangerous in your mind?
Given the options, what do you think of his positioning in the freeze frame above?
Would you be taking more ice or less ice if you faced this chance? Why?
Beyond what the Vegas players are doing, does the way Comrie’s defensemen are reacting to this play have any effect on how you consider the threats?
THE SAVE
Of course, the pace of the attack matters off the rush, so watch it unfold in real time below, but ask yourself the same questions about options and depth as you do:
Did it play out the way you expected? Had you already identified Vegas captain Mark Stone as a threat trailing the original rush? What did you make of Comrie’s depth decisions, first on the initial zone entry and then when the puck went to Stone?
THE PRO READ
Now let’s hear from Comrie and get his thoughts on how he played this chance:
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