WHO ARE THE EXPERTS?
Why do we do this? Aren't there enough goalie experts out there? Well....no. The Central Scouting Bureau for the NHL has a Goalie Checklist. Right there on the front page it asks if the goalie "consistently squares to the puck carrier." Really? How about squaring to the puck? This is just one example of what is wrong with the way we train, develop, and evaluate goalies. If its wrong here, then where else? Check out our Final Five rankings using the tabs below. And email us here if you are interested in learning more about a particular goaltender 1
Thomas invents new "style"
It is called the "battlefly." He describes it here in this article with the Vancouver Sun. The problem is, he talks about having to make second and third saves. What he needs to realize is...if he makes the first save correctly he wouldn't need to make second and third saves. Giving it a name doesn't justify it. We applaud Thomas' competitiveness, athleticism, and utilization of his unique set of skills. But don't try and sell a "style" on us.