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868904 · 12-04-2013, 04:16 PM

Goalies are really hard to predict, especially reflex type unorthodox goalies like Berra.

I'm in no ways suggesting Berra will be as good as Hasek and Thomas (two other reflex type and unorthodox goalies), but these guys didn't exactly light the NHL on fire when they first came in. In fact, they pretty much sucked the first few seasons in the NHL.

I think Berra has the tools, but his game needs refinement. Good thing for the Flames is that they can be patient with him. I think when you have a goalie as big as Berra, as athletic, and moves as well as he does (he probably actually moves TOO well right now), you have to give him some time.

12-04-2013, 04:16 PM	#41
868904 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	Goalies are really hard to predict, especially reflex type unorthodox goalies like Berra. I'm in no ways suggesting Berra will be as good as Hasek and Thomas (two other reflex type and unorthodox goalies), but these guys didn't exactly light the NHL on fire when they first came in. In fact, they pretty much sucked the first few seasons in the NHL. I think Berra has the tools, but his game needs refinement. Good thing for the Flames is that they can be patient with him. I think when you have a goalie as big as Berra, as athletic, and moves as well as he does (he probably actually moves TOO well right now), you have to give him some time. __________________ Calgary Flames, PLEASE GO TO THE NET! AND SHOOT THE PUCK! GENERATING OFFENSE IS NOT DIFFICULT! SKATE HARD, SHOOT HARD, CRASH THE NET HARD! Last edited by 868904; 12-04-2013 at 04:20 PM.