Comments on: REFLEX vs ROBOTIC: A LOOK AT GOALIES TODAY

By: Michael Fal

Michael Fal — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:42:48 +0000

Well Tim Thomas has not been in a good vibe as of late and his numbers are just not up to par with the top goalies this year… he is 5-6-1 with a 2.23 ga and he cant make a clutch save. As well Timmy Thomas is not a positional goalie at all, he plays deep in his net and his angles are very shady.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:20:46 +0000

I’m not sure how we know what someone like Thomas relies on to play. I think any goalie worth anything has sound positioning, but there are guys like Luongo, Thomas, Osgood, Miller, etc., who can improvise. Some guys, like Giguere can’t. The great ones can always improvise on the spot.

By: Michael Fal

Michael Fal — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:01:35 +0000

Watching a technically sound goalie like Roberto Luongo or Marc Andre Flurey is a thing of beauty. Not only are these goalies some of the best in the NHL they also are huge parts to their respective teams. A technical goalie can be a slump but still make the save as they still have the skills in tact. While a Tim Thomas type player can go into a slump and not recover as he relies on how he feels to play well.

By: BlueSeatSuit

BlueSeatSuit — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:53:51 +0000

What an interesting posting, that I read while the paint was drying in my apartment. TV coverage of hockey games has improved so it’s not just the single view from center ice facing the benches. That view never gave goalies a fair shake. Try watching a game from behind a goal, mezzanine level or above. It’s a whole new perspective on how plays develope, defense and how goalies respond. Netting and all, I defy you not to duck when a puck sails over the net.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:53:38 +0000

Hey! Hey! Don’t think I’m just going to sit here while you insult drying paint!

By: tyler

tyler — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:50:23 +0000

watching Giguere play is like watching paint dry.