What qualities make a great goaltender?
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I think every goalie has his or her own winning combination -- some of them are brainy like Roy or Shields, some are huge and massive and forwards fear them like Brodeur, some are unbelievably quick and nimble and weirdly preternatural in a scary "spidey sense" way about the puck.  Nabby was that way for a while, Toskala now.\n\nLike any other position, I think the best goalies reinvent the game at their level.  They own the plays, the net, their role on the team, and I don't think that necessarily amounts to leadership, but it does come from things like maturity and a certain solid footing.  Um, no pun intended.\n\nI think some of the things I look for in a goalie I play with in rec are similar in pro hockey.  I don't like goalies who fall apart after letting one or two in, or goalies who are inflexible in their approach, which means they can only shut out certain teams and only if we defend a certain way in front of them.\n\nI like playing with goalies who are fluid about the game, not prima donnas, who can clear their own crease if they have to and who can and will drive the game from the net if the situation warrants it.  Goaltending isn't for the fainthearted, and there's some wussy goalies out there.  I don't think, long term rec or pro, they do very well.\n\nI was sad to see Shields go so completely downhill.  He was amazing to watch when he was at his best, and I wish he'd seen his full potential.  I'm watching Aebischer and Toskala now, of the new generation.  Then again, I know jack about goalies except for living with one.  \n\nThey have too much expensive gear and they leave it lying around all over the !@#!!! house.  That's my opinion on goalies.  How's that?  :p
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Pluses: Develops physical and mental toughness and character. Teaches respect. Allows players to be multi-dimensional multi-taskers if they're exceptionally talented. \n\nMinuses: "burn-out" after so many consecutive seasons. Allow them to try other sports if possible to keep options open. Pressure to win over and above having fun. When there's something on the line like a championship, it's exciting, but there are 21 other kids out there besides your kid: if they're all wound up and fretting over it, they won't perform well. Make sure they PLAY to have FUN first! Also, debilitating injuries relatively early in life can cause problems as they get older. Make sure they're as physically fit as possible before they even begin to train for the sport. Injuries happen to the best of them, but if they're in good condition and are MENTALLY able to come back, ease them into it. Third, do everything in your power not to be a "sports parent" Don't be a jerk when they mess up, encourage them as much in defeat as in victory; it'll remind them that this is a GAME, not life!
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I may go with a goalie..............Ovechkin is a decent choice but Malkin may be the real deal.  Sid the Kid?  \n\nI guess this is why I'm not a GM. :-) \n\nAt first I thought your question was who would you pick to be a GM and I would have to say Garth Snow---then fall down laughing!
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Ovechkin is more about using his speed all the time, and trying to score the goal by himself mostly. He's also a little more fearless, which is good, but can also hurt the team in some situations. He's very talented, with great instinct, aim, deking and more. Crosby is more of a patient, wait for the right opportunity type of guy. He's more willing to pass than Ovechkin, but still has the potential to do it all by himself. He's also very talented, maybe not as much as Ovechkin, but his natural talent and instinct will probably make him better.
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Being on time (i.e. being dependable and reliable).\n\nBeing able to pitch in when there's extra work to be done.\n\nChecking their work to ensure that things are done right.\n\nNot just doing what they're taught but figuring out ways to do the job better.\n\nBeing able to get along with their co-workers.\n\nThere are a lot of qualities to perfection, but the ones listed above are the ones I look for when I want to promote someone.
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If you are familiar with Ice Hockey, it will help you understand some of the rules, like offside and delay of game. Although, this game dosen't have a sin bin or goalies covered in padding. I would look on wikipedia or go to your local library and have a look about. You will definatley fall in love with this beautiful game.
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There really is no "effective shot". Too many factors involved. I could have a super fast slapshot and it could get blocked before reaching the net. I mean people are saying wrister, slapshot, snapshot... but what about a redirection? Talk about what a goalie has less a chance of reacting too. If you want to be silly about it a shot at an open goal is the most effective!
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1.) Patrick Roy; #1 in wins and his playoff feats will never be touched.\n2.) Terry Sawchuk; to accomplish what this guy did in the pre-mask era is amazing.\n3.) Glenn Hall; "Mr. Goalie" set an NHL record 502 consecutive games (many of which before wearing a mask) is unrivaled.\n\n   Honourable mention would have to go to Jacques Plante, because without him, many of us goalies would not be as lucky as we are.
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#1-Mike Commodore. He can take on anyone and win any fight\n#2-Aaron Ward. He can be very aggressive & make hard hits\n#3-Glen Wesley-Defense. He's been playing for a long time and can be good play-maker, along with Oleg Tverdovsky\n   Rod Brind'Amour-Offence. One of the major forwards. Knows how to get his job done and never quits.
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Practice.  If you put everything you have into making yourself a better player, you'll be sure to impress.  Do you have anybody else that is able to practice with you during free time??  Get a group of other kids your age and have a ball hockey game just for fun, it will help you hone your skills and you can have great fun doing it.. \n\nHope it helps :)
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let say:\n1. team spirit\n2. discipline\n3. visionary management and leadership\n4. fair officiating\n5. individual briliance
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i say roy is one the best goalies in the nhl.  he ranks in the top three best goalies in the nhl.  he won more stanley cups than brodeur and had more wins and shutouts than any goalie in history.  he beat out the late great goalie terry sawchuck in the wins and shutouts catergories.  now brodeur is probably one of the top five great goalies in the nhl.  he still has a few years left in him.  will he ever pass roy in wins and shutouts ?  i can't be sure about it but he will come close.   it is a tossup between the two goalies.  roy has the edge in my book.
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Goal tending is the biggest factor... Burtuzzi has nothing to do with it, he's an important leader for the team!
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If you are fast and have good ball control you need to be a forward or center.  If you are a bit slower but can kick the ball a good distance the fullback would probably be best if you are fast, with good ball control, and can kick the ball far a sweeper position should be the best. If you are good at watching other players and interpreting what they are going to do and are not afraid to dive you would make a good goalie.
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First answer these questions: how well do you skate(especially backwards)? How well do you stickhandle? pass? Is your wrist shot accurate? do you have a hard slapshot? How is your endurance? Are you disciplined defensively? Do you need to have assists and goals to feel like you did something to help your team win? To help:\n\nGoalie -- You must be mentally tough. Can you forget about a goal you gave up and continue to concentrate. Can you skate well backwards and laterally?\n\nDefense -- Do you skate well backwards? Can you think in terms of who scored AGAINST you while you were on the ice? Do you have a hard, low slapshot?\n\nWing -- Can you go into the corners and come out with the puck? Do you have an accurate wrist shot? \n\nCenter -- Do you have skills with the puck (stickhandling and passing)? Do you have good peripheral vision? You will have to skate hard to be near the puck at all times -- are you up to it?\n\nHope this helps!
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Offensive Genius.\n\nMake no mistake - Jagr is the best forward playing in the NHL today. - If you don't believe me try defending him.... / His eyes fool-you, his stick fools you, his feet fool you..... even when you're prepared to be fooled. His shot is pinpoint, his pass is pinpoint, he has eyes in the back of his head and he's extremely fast.\nJagr... like a pokerplayer... or a pool-hustler... loves to get inside your head and twist your neuron-network and as soon as you're expecting some sort of freaky drop pass... he pulls the trigger and makes an as-s of the whole team.
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Goalie for the Leafs. I wouldn't mind being the third string back up, just to be on the line-up is good enough for me.