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Dajazz · 02-02-2019, 12:35 AM

There are several issues with his goaltending right now.

1) somethings up with that right leg, it flops around and he can’t really get down fast enough (injury/age?)
2) stuuuupid decisions with the puck
3) horrible, horrible positioning - too deep or too far out and rarely square to the shooter
4) man that five hole, perhaps a result of point 1), but man you can slide Chara through that opening
5) reactivate saves - kicks, gloves etc - looks flashy but he’s overreaching due to not being in position or not getting low fast enough

The guy is done unless someone does a proper mind job on him.

I’m guessing management are hoping that he’ll regain past glory, but I’ve seen enough.

02-02-2019, 12:35 AM	#854
Dajazz Scoring Winger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sweden Exp:	There are several issues with his goaltending right now. 1) somethings up with that right leg, it flops around and he can’t really get down fast enough (injury/age?) 2) stuuuupid decisions with the puck 3) horrible, horrible positioning - too deep or too far out and rarely square to the shooter 4) man that five hole, perhaps a result of point 1), but man you can slide Chara through that opening 5) reactivate saves - kicks, gloves etc - looks flashy but he’s overreaching due to not being in position or not getting low fast enough The guy is done unless someone does a proper mind job on him. I’m guessing management are hoping that he’ll regain past glory, but I’ve seen enough. __________________ Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman.