How to Deke Like Kane and Crosby - Belfry's Secret Move?

How to Deke Like Kane and Crosby
Here's a fun little video on how to Deke like Patrick Kane and how to deke like Sidney Crosby. In studying NHL video, I happened to notice that Crosby and Kane did the exact same move. Just on opposite sides of the ice. And while most coaches and players look at moves, we like to look at patterns. So what pattern of skills occurred in what order to make the move work. One explanation for these mirror patterns is that it's a coincidence. A second is that two great NHLers are likely to have similar traits anyway. A third, and more fun, explanation is that these two players share(d) a "skills" coach: Darryl Belfry. Could it be that this is a signature Belfry pattern? Only a few guys know for sure...

[@aseltzer22]

I love the connection you made Jason, your spot on with this video.

[@Train2point0]

aseltzer22 Thanks! What parts stood out to you as helpful

[@aseltzer22]

The crossover near the blueline was the biggest signal for me. I remember also seeing an old clip of Patrick Kane doing this move in a Belfry video. I think Mr.B works with the Leafs now, so we could see Nylander or Matthews pulling this move.

[@slugs81]

It’s a weight shift into a crossover. Or crossovers -weight shift -crossover. Have to be in proper body position to utilize the move as well as be proficient with your edges. This move is all about controlling/manipulating the defenders feet.

[@loicgagne5755]

Tanks Jason

[@motron1845]

Two days ago I saw a Belfry video about atacking the dots as a forward to give yourself room by angling the Dman to the center, then taking the space he gives up. I was on the ice yesterday combining this with the Mcdavid drive wide, now this video pops up! My question is this. Have we reached a hockey singularity?

[@Train2point0]

motion macivor ive seen the same one. Probably another pattern...

[@almussell2155]

thank you jason

[@rebeccansf]

Thx Jason

[@Darkwell0071]

Cross over is a speed move as your climbing with each cross over and gaining distance

[@captainetherious]

I used something similar to this in my game on Monday... gave me more space and time to get a shot off

[@Train2point0]

Etherious6422 - ya, it’s simple but effective. Have you seen other players do this move? I just happened to see Kane and Crosby do it by coincidence. Curious to know if you’ve seen it elsewhere.

[@captainetherious]

I’ve seen McDavid use it a few times to get past defensemen

[@Train2point0]

Etherious6422 - I guess that’s quite similar to the Drive Wide Guide I did last year. Since he’s a center his route is a little different

[@jansokolik6562]

Pavel Bure did this a lot

[@saucymace25]

Train 2.0 - Jason Yee Crosby also a center. These top guys can pull it off no matter what angle. It's all deception