Martin Paddle-Flex Blocker

[Fox 0]

I remember seeing this site. I wouldn't use a blocker like this.

link:

http://www.paddleflex.com/

[Eternal 0]

I'm not a goalie but that looks like it would be a good idea. Only bad thing that I can see happening is the blocker not always going back to being straight.

[Chadd 916]

Interesting concept.

[merle720 0]

It's a decent idea but too bad the paddle down move is one of the worst moves for a goalie to do.

Why would anyone use this move, exposing the top 1/2 of the net.

[WBGMike 2]

having tested this blocker for a couple of months it is a great blocker

The blocker goes back "straight" every single time. while it is not the best move to use as a goalie, the break is nice when you do have to use it.

[all-star 0]

It's a decent idea but too bad the paddle down move is one of the worst moves for a goalie to do.

Why would anyone use this move, exposing the top 1/2 of the net.

for wrap-arounds. what are you going to do. just stand there? and expose 30-40% of the bottom of the net?

[merle720 0]

It's a decent idea but too bad the paddle down move is one of the worst moves for a goalie to do.

Why would anyone use this move, exposing the top 1/2 of the net.

for wrap-arounds. what are you going to do. just stand there? and expose 30-40% of the bottom of the net?

All-star, I say paddle down exposes 1/2 the net you you say that standing there exposing 30-40% of the bottom of the net is worse? Think about it. I would rather expose 30-40% of the net over 50% anyday. A butterfly slide or a poke check is a very effective way to stop wrap arrounds. Also going post to post and getting the stick over properly will prevent most wrap arrounds.

Now allstar, are you a goalie? It doesn't look like it. You should encourage all goalies the paddle down is a great move, and start putting the puck up stairs.

[thejackal 46]

Now allstar, are you a goalie? It doesn't look like it. You should encourage all goalies the paddle down is a great move, and start putting the puck up stairs.

Haha, nice try though.

[biro0002 0]

It's a decent idea but too bad the paddle down move is one of the worst moves for a goalie to do.

Why would anyone use this move, exposing the top 1/2 of the net.

for wrap-arounds. what are you going to do. just stand there? and expose 30-40% of the bottom of the net?

All-star, I say paddle down exposes 1/2 the net you you say that standing there exposing 30-40% of the bottom of the net is worse? Think about it. I would rather expose 30-40% of the net over 50% anyday. A butterfly slide or a poke check is a very effective way to stop wrap arrounds. Also going post to post and getting the stick over properly will prevent most wrap arrounds.

Now allstar, are you a goalie? It doesn't look like it. You should encourage all goalies the paddle down is a great move, and start putting the puck up stairs.

Paddle down is a good move, but it's not for anybody and must be used wisely.

It is very effective in front of net scrambles and wrap arounds.

[2048 0]

I wish dunham had tried paddle down this year. You know just a few times. Or once.

[all-star 0]

It's a decent idea but too bad the paddle down move is one of the worst moves for a goalie to do.

Why would anyone use this move, exposing the top 1/2 of the net.

for wrap-arounds. what are you going to do. just stand there? and expose 30-40% of the bottom of the net?

All-star, I say paddle down exposes 1/2 the net you you say that standing there exposing 30-40% of the bottom of the net is worse? Think about it. I would rather expose 30-40% of the net over 50% anyday. A butterfly slide or a poke check is a very effective way to stop wrap arrounds. Also going post to post and getting the stick over properly will prevent most wrap arrounds.

Now allstar, are you a goalie? It doesn't look like it. You should encourage all goalies the paddle down is a great move, and start putting the puck up stairs.

k thats why you see like every goalie in the nhl putting the paddle down when there are wrap arounds, or scrums in front of the net. if you watch hockey night in canada and such. don cherry and kelly hrudey always say the paddle down is one of the best moves.

[thejackal 46]

True, if the shooter is too close then he'd have zero chance of scoring, but if you go PD on a passout, let's just say you're kinda screwed.

[merle720 0]

Allstar give it up. I forgot Don was a great goalie critic and I guess I didn't hear Kelly say is was a great move cause I was in a loud bar, with a beer. Funny Kelly never used it, Marty in the WHC doesn't, ect.... How is a paddle down good over a butterfly. A 26 inch by 3 1/2 inch paddle takes up way more space then a pads in a butterfly. Oh ya, the shaft of the stick takes up alot of room too. Then there's the whole other issue of exposing the top of the net. Can we just agree to disagree. K.

[all-star 0]

alright, i guess were all entitled to our own opinions.

[HerobyDay 0]

Allstar give it up. I forgot Don was a great goalie critic and I guess I didn't hear Kelly say is was a great move cause I was in a loud bar, with a beer. Funny Kelly never used it, Marty in the WHC doesn't, ect.... How is a paddle down good over a butterfly. A 26 inch by 3 1/2 inch paddle takes up way more space then a pads in a butterfly. Oh ya, the shaft of the stick takes up alot of room too. Then there's the whole other issue of exposing the top of the net. Can we just agree to disagree. K.

I don't know how you are doing the paddle down but the correct way still has the full 12 inch of the pads facing the shooter. There are times then the paddle down is the correct save movement and there are times when it's not. Likewise could be said for the butterfly.

[Fox 0]

You paddle down, a shooter can read and hit it top shelf. I try not to use it, but the league I am in the puck doesn't get off the ice.

[Chadd 916]

That's a dead giveaway that I don't play in that league. I actually managed to keep one on teh ice for a change tonight.

[100% Canadian Hockey 0]

that glove would be good in house league but I would never use it in higher levels of hockey . It's just another good idea that just doesnt work

[asdfa 0]

i think that would really help beginner goalies, it lets them get into a sort of push up position for getting off the ice and back on their feet faster. i know my school goalies could use one of those ;)

[Fox 0]

Yeah. All I want is glove shots. Because that what I practice countless times during open hockey. <_<

[Pachocolate29 0]

yea me bein a goalie i wouldnt use it even know people say it goes back straight, when i put the paddle down (rarely) its not akward at no means and the blocker goes down fine doesnt resrict me from anything like that. but i dono i wouldnt get it ..