Option 2:

The last time we talked, I mentioned communication between goalies and defencemen. We talked about what goalies want from their defence, but now I want to talk about what us defencemen want from our goalies.

One thing we want our goalies to do is make a choice and stick with it. If you tell me you want the shooter on a 2 on 1, I'm playing the pass every time. I better not see you square up and defend the pass and leave the shooter open. I need to know what you're doing without looking at you to find out. You need to be predictable and consistent.

The other thing I need from my goalie is to stay in your net! If the puck is ripped around the boards and there's no one skating in, fine go collect it and leave it still for us. If there is anyone in the defensive zone, stay in your net and leave it to us to deal with. I don't need pucks skipping over your stick or you flubbing a pass because you're being rushed. It makes everyone look bad. Stop it. Stay in the net.

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