Do you find that playing D gives you any insight to your goaltending? Are you more concious of your positioning as a defenseman, for screens and rebounds and stuff?
Absolutely. I have become a much better defenseman from playing goalie. I hadn't skated out in a couple months before this game, so I was quite rusty, but I was still able to avoid screening our goalie. I am also more aware of what is or isn't a high danger scoring chance, so I try my best to take away the higher percentage shot as a defenseman.
Do you find that playing D gives you any insight to your goaltending? Are you more concious of your positioning as a defenseman, for screens and rebounds and stuff?
Absolutely. I have become a much better defenseman from playing goalie. I hadn't skated out in a couple months before this game, so I was quite rusty, but I was still able to avoid screening our goalie. I am also more aware of what is or isn't a high danger scoring chance, so I try my best to take away the higher percentage shot as a defenseman.