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Cam Talbot PR March 2 2025 - Pass-or-Slide and Depth Decisions on Power Play Rush
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Cam Talbot returned to Pro Reads recently with his first video breakdown sessions since 2022, and it was so well received that we didn’t want to wait too long before getting the Detroit Red Wings No.1 back in the mix. Not only has Talbot become a three-time NHL All Star Game goalie since his Pro Reads debut back with the Minnesota Wild, but he’s also a perfect guest because he credits a big part of that late-career rise to his work with Vizual Edge, which now sponsors the segment. 

THE SEQUENCE

Talbot is facing a power play rush chance against the skilled Toronto Maple Leafs:

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Looking at the freeze frame above, what are the most dangerous threats? Is the puck carrier, William Nylander, a shooting threat from that far out? What factor matters most about the net drive option in the middle? How does that information affect your read? Are there other threats to consider? What do you make of Talbot’s positioning and stance decision at this point in the sequence?

THE SAVE

Watch the sequence below to see if you identified the correct threats:

Did you pick the correct threat? Did your reasons play a role? Would you have considered taking more ice on the original pass recipient compared to Talbot?

THE PRO READ

Now let’s hear from Talbot as he shares his thoughts on how he played this:

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