Darcy Kuemper Gains Depth for Save (Analysis)

Darcy Kuemper, goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings, makes a nice save versus the Anaheim Ducks early in the 2017-18 season. In this piece, we’re going to go over a quick adjustment by Kuemper and how that helps put him in position to force a shot and make a nice glove save. Young goalies can […]

RVH: Skate on Post vs. Toe Lock on Post (Dubnyk Gives Up Goal)

First, you can watch the goal above. The Minnesota Wild were eliminated from the playoffs during this game, this goal ultimately on the way to sealing their fate (to go down 3-1.. they did force overtime but lost) So, it begs the question: when a goaltender is in the RVH, how should they position their skate/toe […]

Goal Analysis and Drill: Frederik Andersen vs. Braden Holtby

Andersen lets up a “squeaker”, could he have done anything differently? First off, let’s take a look at the actual goal. Oshie picks up a puck after a defensive zone breakdown, walks in and gets a good shot off on Andersen. Now, I do not necessarily think this was a bad goal by Andersen. Yes, it […]