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Eric Comrie made his return to Pro Reads in early August after almost four years, and the Winnipeg Jets goalie was so good in that breakdown we didn’t want to wait too long to get back to him. So, without further delay let’s hear from 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 in video sessions like these.

THE SCENARIO

This starts with a puck-handling decision and an ensuing turnover into the high slot against the Calgary Flames, with players from both sides converging to the net:

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As that turnover arrives on the shooter’s stick in the freeze frame above, what do you think of Comrie’s depth? Would you be taking more ice as this play unfolds, or be content where he is now, with his toes inside the edge of the crease?

More importantly, why would you take more ice or stay put? What factors go into that crucial depth decision at this point? Is it all about the shooter and his location in the middle of the zone? What role might the other attackers play in that choice?

THE SAVE

Now watch the save and replay below to see if Comrie stays put or takes more ice:

Seeing Comrie continue out past the edge of his crease as the shooter pulled the puck back into the middle and closer to the net, what factors do you think might have gone into that decision to take more ice? What other keys can you identify in making this save, especially as teammates get into the shot lane?

Rewinding to the initial touch behind the net, could Comrie have made a safer decision with the puck to avoid the turnover in the first place?

THE PRO READ

Now let’s hear from Comrie on the puck handle, depth, and his keys to patience:

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