Some interesting technical analysis from Sigalet and Speer:
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Wolf already is doing that, including changing the way he plays on his posts in certain sharp-angle situations because of the gap above his shoulder when he uses the popular reverse-VH technique. He's now using overlap more often, playing outside his posts and using a butterfly on certain chances. He's added a new variation to recover laterally that Sigalet dubbed the "Panda Post Lock" because it looks like a panda rubbing its backside on a tree.
"You can't say size isn't a factor," Flames goaltending development coach Thomas Speer said. "Of course, he has to adjust because of his height. He has to play more aggressive off the rush, he can't be in the paint seeing shots, and if a guy is coming down the wall attacking the net, he can't be in reverse-VH because they'll find that hole at this level. It's little things to make sure they can't take advantage of him not being 6-foot-6. But he's figured it out."
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EDIT: I find some of the bigger goalies play small due to bad technique (like Koskinen), or else are too slow (Mike Smith seems like he’s glued to the goal line because of his poor lateral agility). As goalie position continues to evolve, I’m happy to see smaller guys have success versus the guys who just have size and fill up the net with their equipment.
NHL.com: Wolf making big impact for small goalies
