Category: Analysis
Shesterkin’s long-awaited debut a success in New York
Igor Shesterkin has officially arrived in the NHL! Take a look at a detailed breakdown of his debut on Tuesday night.
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Behind the Save: Jordan Binnington’s Legitimate Case for the Calder Trophy
The Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to “the player selected as the most proficient in his...
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New Aesthetics of Goaltending, Vol 4: Hasek’s Genius of Dynamic Space
The New Aesthetics of Goaltending series explores the evolution of the position, using historical...
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How Agent Switch Paved Hellebuyck’s Path to Vezina Finalist
It’s not uncommon for an athlete to thank his agent after signing a lucrative new contract, and Connor Hellebuyck was no exception after agreeing on a six-year, $37-million deal with the Winnipeg Jets.
Hellebuyck’s praise for agent Ray Petkau went well beyond his work negotiating a new contract for a restricted free agent coming off a breakthrough season as a Vezina Trophy Finalist, however.
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Excessive and improper use of the Reverse-VH technique
The reverse vertical-horizontal (reverse-VH or RVH) technique is used with great prevalence by...
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NHL Draft Preview 2018: Top 10 Eligible Goaltenders
In what’s being heralded as a “down year” for goaltenders, there is still plenty of talent to be had at this year’s NHL Entry Draft. Here are ten names to get familiar with.
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Czech Mate: Skarek and Dostal Among Top Goalies At The 2018 Draft
There may not be a Dominik Hasek or Tomas Vokoun in this current group, but Czech goaltending is...
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High Riser: David Tendeck’s Superb Season Causes Draft Stock Surge
The Vancouver Giants saw something in David Tendeck that many others did not. He is now in position to become the first goaltender drafted out of their system since Tyson Sexsmith in 2007
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Earning the Vezina 2018, Part 2: Advanced stats and the rightful winner
In Part 1, we revealed who will win the Vezina award for 2018. No one can predict the working of...
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Earning the Vezina 2018, Part 1: Who’s Going to Win (but maybe shouldn’t)
Every other list of Vezina (top goaltender) finalists is fatally flawed because they unwittingly...
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By The Book, Malkin Goal Was Good.
Evgeni Malkin’s opening goal versus Montreal on Wednesday night was controversial, but by the book it was a good goal under NHL Rule 69.7.
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Sorokin vs Shestyorkin: A Style Comparison
Ilya Sorokin and Igor Shestyorkin very close in development, but how do they differ stylistically? Which goaltender has a better shot at translating to the North American game? We attempt to answer some of those questions.
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