NHL PLAYERS POLL Which goalie could drop the pads and skate a shift if needed? Mike Smith,...

NHL PLAYERS POLL
Which goalie could drop the pads and skate a shift if needed?
Mike Smith, Coyotes….19%
Martin Brodeur, Devils….17%
Pekka Rinne, Predators….9%
Carey Price, Canadiens….8%
Ray Emery, Blackhawks….5%

This comes from the upcoming issue of Sports Illustrated. What do you think, could the 6'5" Finn get out there and hustle around the ice? I know that in their own mind, pretty much every goalie thinks they could be a sniper.

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Well, he handles the puck really well, so yeah… I could see him leading a rush or two…

by Daniel Mills on Jan 25, 2012 4:06 PM EST reply actions

I’d like to see Carey Price get out there and skate…. the other team would level him

60% of the time it works every time

by Creeping Death on Jan 25, 2012 4:25 PM EST reply actions

Pekka could do it and probably would but i wouldn’t put him out there. He need some extra padding because he defintely is not built for playing anywhere but goal.

by preds4eva on Jan 25, 2012 4:31 PM EST reply actions

So…nobody thought Marty Turco should come down from the NHL Network box?

by Hockey Hillbilly on Jan 25, 2012 4:52 PM EST reply actions

he got out of the net and skated plenty during his career ;)

60% of the time it works every time

by Creeping Death on Jan 25, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

Off topic, but

Brian Elliot was placed in the ASG instead of Pekka. What is that about?

by TootooReigns on Jan 25, 2012 5:09 PM EST reply actions

he's had an incredible year

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by Dirk Hoag on Jan 25, 2012 5:24 PM EST up reply actions