[The Wall33]

Originally Posted by habs-fan

Plays at that range are mostly playing the odds. If you're hugging the post on one side and there's a cross crease pass, what are the odds the guy getting the pass is NOT going to go for the open net? If he's been playing against bfly goalies, he'll try to lift it about 18" to clear the pad.

Don't knock it kid. You have a boatload of experienced goalies, as well as professional goalie coaches telling you it's a move you should have in your arsenal. Same as the diving poke check and the semi bfly. The more techniques you have, and are known to have, the more you keep the shooter guessing, and hesitating, and missing the shot. Remember, the best save is the one you don't have to make.

This is the best advice given in this thread. Period.