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Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll is back with another Pro Reads.
Woll has also been a user of Vizual Edge, an online visual training system that is now presenting sponsor of our Pro Reads segment, so it’s no wonder he sees the game so well and has quickly become a fan favourite with these video breakdown sessions.
THE SCENARIO
After a highlight reel backdoor save in his last entry, this time Woll is facing a 5-on-3 power play opportunity against the Buffalo Sabres, with plenty of passing and screen options:
What do you think of his decision to try to find a short side sightline around all that traffic?
What happens if the puck holder continues to skate to his left (Woll’s right)?
THE SAVE
Watch this play out in real time and again on the replay from behind the net to see the amount of traffic that Woll is dealing with, paying close attention to how he handles the screens:
What did you notice about the way Woll managed the traffic? Not just in terms of what side he looked around and when he switched, but did you notice anything about how he switched?
THE PRO READ
Now let’s check in with Woll to get his answers keys to managing this traffic.
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