Option 2

As a defenseman, you can't really ask much out of the goalie other than to make a save. They are there to help bail you out so you might as well make it as easy as possible for them. And so, if they just cover the shooter, us defensemen will have their cross crease. If they tell us what shots they are confident in handling and what shots they are not, we can best position ourselves to push the shooter to the side in which they are most comfortable. Ultimately, it is a two way street so if goalies can really vocalize in terms of what they prefer and what they don't prefer, that would be best for the team overall. That and just stop the basic shots that would be great because eventually we will need some help in getting bailed out here and there! There is only so much that we can do as defensemen!