DiPietro’s hockey IQ is supplemented by DiPietro’s high level footwork which makes him one of the quickest goalies in this draft. The hockey IQ/footwork combination is important to have for DiPietro as it helps mitigate the fact he doesn’t take up as much net as Oettinger/Skinner/Petruzzelli. So DiPietro has to be smart about when to aggressively challenge and in how he recovers. This combination also makes DiPietro highly effective in stopping tipped pucks as he’s capable of changing direction mid-motion and getting something in front of it. Lastly DiPietro movements are very polished. His upper body rarely loses position which translates to successful last second, quick lateral movements.
Bleh, don't like drafting goalies. They are a dime a dozen in today's NHL and would rather sign or trade for one when the time comes that you need one.
Bleh, don't like drafting goalies. They are a dime a dozen in today's NHL and would rather sign or trade for one when the time comes that you need one.
Bleh, don't like drafting goalies. They are a dime a dozen in today's NHL and would rather sign or trade for one when the time comes that you need one.
Not really (see Calgary)