CubanPuckstoppr - I want to clarify that the traditional way of using the stick in the butterfly is very strong as it always has been. Like any other approach to goaltending there are pros and cons to all approaches. Most of the goalies in the NHL use a traditional stick approach, most of the time, but NHL goalies also used to cling to the idea of the stand-up goalie as well. I think that the stick with angle approach has just as much merit as the old approach as, I think, I have clearly identified. Again, all we ask is for goalies to give it a shot and maybe come back with some honest feedback. If the approach works, integrate it, if not throw it to the side. P.S. The Biron pic is good accept the stick is not forward. If the stick was forward it is easier to keep the blade flat on the ice. When the stick is pulled back and hands lowered you get only the heel touching the ice. Close to a pic I would use but not quite
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Just for fun I will post my own photo evidence from the NHL. Let's keep in mind that still photos of game action do not always show an accurate picture of how the play happened due to timing of the photo and angle the picture is taken. I know I have seen the stick with angle used by a few NHL guys:
The stick with angle approach helps eliminate this problem as well.
There is a lot of problems using game pics but it looks like the pros do it as well, maybe not consistently, but this approach is used. Although, one never knows the full context of the situation. I will try to get my video evidence ready this weekend.