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Originally Posted by sketchyt
I think he deserves his own thread. I'll play.
Still very early to tell but here's what I've seen, IMO:
Pros:
- Very similar blocking style to Markstrom
- Relies on size and positioning. I think from a depth standpoint, he's at an NHL level (which is where there is a huge difference from the AHL)
- Decent technical skills so far (i.e. puck tracking, puck reading, etc...)
Cons:
- Post play isn't great and is slow to the post when puck is behind the net
- Is late to the puck on the rush when shot far side to the blocker
- Recovery back to his feet or butterfly after a save is slow. Limited mobility in those situations. Overall mobility is so-so.
Overall, for a goalie his age and NHL experience that's pretty good. Who knows how he turns out but so far-so good.
I think Markstrom is actually a very good high ceiling comparable to him. Reminds me of a Jonathan Bernier but with size.
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I’d love some video support for this assessment, particularly the cons. I actually don’t fully understand bullet 2 and would appreciate a rephrase
I’ve been quite impressed so far