Sit down, need to talk. I love your passion and intensity. But do not be blind in this case would be more appropriate mute by the ups and downs of a hockey season. I reply to your feedback here after my intervention in the third period of the game against the Flyers. Intervention where I analyzed the work of Carey Price when he was only a few feet from me.
If our respective locations, then he had to withdraw to a second consecutive game for the first time in his career, were not ideal for this kind of discourse, it remains true that this situation never stop me from doing my job and touch the hot topics of the day. In fact, my vantage point allows me to deliver information exchange and feedback privileged in the heat of the action. And at least promote hypocrisy or being a supporter of those who hide behind a keyboard and a nickname to criticize others, impossible to invoke a lack of respect.
Introduction, I take full responsibility for my words and I repeat what I said in response to a question from a viewer: "To bounce, Price will go into overdrive to more quickly identify the washers. Visually track the trajectory of the latter, even in heavy traffic, allows a guardian of the caliber of Price to make stops without the puck goes "through" him. The head acts as a rudder when moving more reason to follow the puck eyes at all times. '
And for your information, I would say in English also and always scroll without me. This is to underestimate the level of an athlete Carey believe that this is not the truth they want to hear. It also means being disconnected from the world of hockey to think, or hear, that these criticisms are virulent. I point the finger at a technical practice that in training not the individual that I respect at the highest point. These workouts are rare in a compressed schedule, even rarer in the middle of a busy week, an additional challenge. I would do more if I was fingering his goalkeeping coach, that will undoubtedly Pierre Groulx with video support, but I did not manage his emotions as I am now an analyst.
Listening is important. The message we deliver, night after night, is across the report. Like when I spoke of his new leg, or his judgments against Voracek. Like when I insert it in my top 5 guards where he throne since the beginning of the season. To make this judgment, leave emotions at the door before entering. As a former goalkeeper, from the point of view of the potential of the template, skills and raw talent I am the first to recognize the high quality of Price. Bounce the face of adversity is also part of what shapes an athlete and I have no doubt he will.
Truth, true? A bad pass, all know. You, me, Carey Price. He must take his composure, but the whole of the work to be more cohesive. Canadians must quickly regain their concentration, intensity and speed. They can not lose as much and fights for the puck expect to win consistently. Some disappointing performances are often all it takes to sow a little doubt in the minds of a group proud, even plain. And it is in doubt that the identity is at risk. This group has worked so hard to transform its culture intrinsic must not lose this psychological advantage a team that has known. Especially with the approach of the series.
Regarding your feedback and my response? The only time I have received many messages following comment: when I praised Price! While I appreciate your passion on the subject. So I promise you without prejudice rigor, attention to detail, in substance and in form, and to do so in real time, with you, without a net. But I can not promise to always make you happy ...