Were British Guys Impressed by Dominik Hasek? (FIRST TIME REACTION)

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[@adamstevens1204]

Vasy. Current Lightning goalie is the current best goalie. Same style as Hasek

[@joellafleche1071]

If by any chance, you guys are interested in watching movies about hockey for your personal pleasure or maybe even for the channel I recommend these 3 classics : Slapshot (comedy), Miracle on Ice (Drama), Maurice Richard (Biography). Maurice Richard comparable to Jackie Robinson for the impact he had on the French-canadians, the movie is part hockey and part history lesson.

[@danielvezina5521]

Knew you would enjoy.

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

@@joellafleche1071 The documentary Red Army also...a must see !!

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

To answer your question about other video of goalie to watch...those on Brodeur, Price, Roy, Fleury and Luongo are pretty good too !

[@fifa2446]

He's from my country, the Czech Republic, btw. Him and Jaromir Jagr are 2 of our greatest hockey players ever and if you say their names to anyone you meet on the street, 90% of people will have at least heard about them

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for the comment, we really appreciate it! He is definitely not a player I will forget. We loved this watch, he’s brilliant

[@matthewjund3355]

Jagr is still my all time favorite hockey player. His 2005-06 season with the Rangers was absolutely incredible. Now he’s 51 and still playing!

[@peterandjunko]

@@DNReactsI just found out that Petr Cech is now playing ice hockey - he’s a goalie of course wearing no 39 in homage to his compatriot Hasek. They also look enough alike to be mistaken for brothers imho.

[@coreyrees840]

And for such a small country, having a top five player all time and top five goalie of all time is nothing to sneeze at

[@coreyrees840]

@@matthewjund3355same

[@ryanc9888]

The real star of this video is the Sabres play by play announcer Rick Jeanneret, he unfortunately passed away a few weeks ago. RIP Rick

[@stratman2348]

You got to check out Hasek in the semifinal game against Canada at the 1998 Winter Olympics.

[@HurricaneCook]

Hasek was definitely a one of a kind. You're right, he was even then known as a super-unorthodox goalie. People thought he was just flopping around, but he knew what he was doing. Goalies of the same era that were more conventional: Patrick Roy and Martin Brodeur. "Normal" goalies, but absolutely top tier.

[@answeris4217]

Brodeur was conventional because of Roy. Roy's style wasn't popular before him. There's a few who are accredited to have started it. Glenn Hall and Tony Esposito. Between those two and Roy nobody really played it. But yeah Hasek...probably will never see another like him. There's aspect of his style like the drop of the stick to make a blocker save that you will see.

[@EdnaSpoonhands]

Agreed, Hasek had a style of his own and he knew exactly what he was doing

[@XaviRonaldo0]

Patrick Roy was the prototypical butterfly goalie who inspired many French Canadians to give being a goalie a go. But Dominik Hasek had his own style that nobody could emulate and would be crazy to even try. He was unorthodox and perhaps that contributed to his greatness.

[@mseabolt45]

We were so lucky to have him in Detroit. We all wanted another year, but he retired on top. A true legend in the crease!

[@david.anthony5212]

The first time I saw Hasek with all his flopping around, I thought he was just getting lucky. Then he proceeded to "get lucky" for years and years until ultimately becoming the greatest goalie of all time. Such a unique style that, despite being apparent madness, actually has a method behind it. I'm not sure we'll see anything like it for a long time with the way the position is (arguably over) coached now.

[@edwardofgreene]

This was me, exactly!!! I saw him flail in some odd contortion to make a save, and I thought "The kid got lucky on that one" Then he did it again. Then again. Then again and again and again. "Holy crap! This is what he does. He makes impossible saves this way all the frikin time!!! Then he kept doing it for years.

[@theseanie9958]

hasek is simply the best to ever do it. revolutionary style. it wouldn't work today with how guys can snap the puck high so easily, but for his era.... just unreal. we'll never see another like him

[@apolarbear8785]

Totally. If Hasek were playing today, he’d be middle-of-the pack at best. Granted, he’d also be almost 60.

[@F28aj]

Players of that caliber would adapt to any era

[@Dzaaaaa4332]

The absolute GOAT Goaltender!

[@DNReacts]

🐐🔥

[@PeachRap]

Hasek was my brother's favorite goaltender thank you for uploading!

[@DNReacts]

Thank you, and you’re welcome 🙏

[@dt089]

Was grateful to witness Hasek's prime even though I was quite young, but he was my idol growing up. The greatest goalie of all time, hands down. The 1999 Sabres team he took to the cup was a remarkable feat in itself even though we lost by the infamous "no goal" call. Many Sabres fans were furious when he left to join the Red Wings, but in hindsight I think many are happy he got his much deserved championships to cement his legacy as the GOAT.

[@dannyevilcat]

There will never be another Hasek, goalies are so technical now, no team would develop one with his "style". Best ever, so many spectacular saves.

[@rorys3980]

Hasek from 1993-1999 relative to the rest of goalies at that time is essentially what Wayne Gretzky or Bobby Orr were like to the rest of their field. He averaged a .930 save % in those 6 seasons when the average was in the low .900s and the next closest was Patrick Roy at .915 and Martin Brodeur at .914 (the two that most people consider in the top 3 goalies of all time along with Hasek). It’s tough to illustrate just how massive of a gap that is when someone stops 93% of shots compared to 91.5% or 90%, but it really is a huge gap if you’re familiar with the statistics. He led the league in save % in all 6 of those seasons, won the best goalie award in 5 of them, and won the league MVP twice (only goalie to win the award twice). His .922 save % in his career still leads all goalies (minimum 200 games), despite the average save % going way up since the time he played (1990-2008). And as you can see from this video, there’s really no one that played like him, it was just like an elastic man playing as unorthodox as possible, but somehow making the chaos controlled. Really the only other goalie I can think of that played a similar wild style and had success was Tim Thomas, but he only put together a few exceptional seasons, whereas Hasek stayed at the top for such a long period of time. In terms of goalie highlights, there definitely isn’t anyone else like him for stockpiling so man of those “wow” saves.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for the comment and this info, this was a great read! He was such a joy to watch, and I wish this video had been much longer than it was!

[@answeris4217]

There's others in that conversation. Tony Esposito, Jacques Plante, Glen Hall, Ken Dryden, Terry Sawchuck

[@answeris4217]

I see Roy as the best for the era he played in and how he played in the Clutch. He is accredited of winning the 93 cup single handedly. His prime was in the scoring era when Gretzky and Lemieux played. His playoff Goals against is almost points higher than his regular season stats.

[@williamdemerchant7295]

Hasek was a smaller goalie, and didn't block the net with big goalie equipment that others rely on. In fact, with the smaller pads he could make those unbelievable acrobatic stops.

[@DeejayHawky]

I think, that that`s exactly it.Cosnisdered best golies of that time did not have a chance in the days of Hasek. Similar as Jiri Jagr said.. I never won trofies, when Lemiux played. Only pitty, that Sabres was quite incapable to shoot goals that time and even with that Dominator bring them to final of Stanley cup.

[@viciann]

We used to say he had a spine like a slinky. Sabres fan here and he was the best. Wish he could've won the cup here. Came close

[@toddwilliams8128]

Hasek brought truly unique talent to the game. I feel fortunate to have witnessed his career start to finish, because we'll never see someone making the routine out of the ridiculous on a per-game basis.

[@themcons50]

The expressions on your faces watching the vid was priceless!! LOL no need to wait till end to see what you thought. lol

[@sagspirit1]

I got to see him in Detroit! Amazing!

[@DNReacts]

Love this, that is awesome! 🔥

[@deanschulze3129]

The Dominik Hasek game I'll always remember was the gold medal game against Russia. I stayed up until 2:00 in the morning in the US to watch it. That gold medal against Russia probably means more to him than any other game he playes.

[@moisiewe]

True legend

[@tdsportscards]

He was truly a great one

[@DNReacts]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Kwright304]

Dominik Hasek was absolutely the greatest of all time. He has the highest save percentage of any goalie to play, he had 6 vezinas, 2 harts, and 2 cups, and he holds the record for most playoff shutouts in one year (2002). That team was the most stacked team in history and they didn’t even have to score more than 1 to win 6 out of the 16 games you need to win the cup.

[@mmullym]

One of the reason Hasek was so incredible was because he was really unorthodox right down to his helmet. The goalie cannot carry the puck over the red line but if they want to come sliding way out of their net to make a save they can.. just no one does lol. Those desperation flop around no look saves are so ridiculous. 99% of goalies are very strict and controlled in their positioning and movement. Not this guy and he was one of the greatest ever so who knows. He was truly one of a kind. There are guys who have had better numbers and won more but in terms of "impressive" I don't think anyone beats The Dominator. Martin Brodeur was pretty flashy I guess. Patrick Roy was just crazy in general but not really "exciting" as a goalie. He popularized the "buttefly" style that basically works the percentages and is kind of boring (but it wins). Most goalies are still using that style today because of Roy. That era had a lot of the classic weird goalie characters though.. Ed Belfour, Curtis Joseph, Ron Hextall are others off the top of my head. Most goalies now are kind of boring in their style and it's not really a bad thing. Stay in your net stop the puck.

[@JPMadden]

My head tells me that the best goalie was Dominik Hasek, but my personal memories of being tormented scream Patrick Roy. He nearly single-handedly led his Montreal Canadiens to frequent victories over my favorite team, the Boston Bruins. Another all-time great was Vladislav Tretiak, the goalie for the Soviet National Team in the '70s and early '80s. He was the goalie who was removed from the "Miracle on Ice" game in 1980 after letting in a long-distance goal. Tretiak retired before Russians were allowed by their own country to play in the NHL.

[@fitzgeraldlansanah5306]

Hasek is one of my favorite goalies

[@DNReacts]

He was incredible! Who else you got on your list for goalies?

[@fitzgeraldlansanah5306]

@@DNReacts Carey Price Patrick Roy Henrik Lundqvist Martin Broduer

[@fullmoonconcepts]

The 2002 Detroit Red Wings were the greatest collection of talent of all time. Last time before the salary cap era. Eight hall of famers. Hasek made them nearly invincible.

[@jkuzem96]

On a lot of the commentary here was the late, great Rick Jeanneret. He passed away recently and it would be really cool to see you guys check out that piece of my childhood. I genuinely believe he was not only one of the best commentators ever in hockey, but potentially of any sport.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for this, love the words, we have got this on our list to do in an upcoming video. Rip Rick Jeanneret.

[@brucearcher7695]

May day! May day!

[@ThatCronus]

RJ was the best. He will be missed.

[@ashocck8065]

I've been watching hockey since the 80s as a kid, and to me Hasek is the best goalie I've ever seen and by far. He was just inhuman, and while he cost my Islanders some wins when he played for the Sabres, my respect for him is beyond immense. I was very happy for him when he left Buffalo eventually, because he wanted to win Stanley Cups and could not with the Sabres, and won 2 with Detroit.

[@a00141799]

I'm not a big hockey fan but its easy to see that this guy was great. Greatness comes in many forms.♥

[@unklebacon44]

The majority of his career was in Buffalo, he's simply amazing

[@fractaljack210]

My favourite, by far.

[@ForestOfSleep]

This man was unlike anyone I have ever seen before or since. His style is completely unduplicatable due to the sheer athleticism required.

[@DNReacts]

This was such a shock, not because I didn’t expect it to be incredible, I just didn’t expect this 😅 Was a fantastic fantastic watch, loved it!

[@2wrig777]

Starting playing hockey as a kid in the 90s as a goalie I always idolized Dominic Hasek, Patrick Roy, Mike Richter, and Marty Brodeur

[@ianchambers37]

Same for me but I had Nabokov over Richter since I am a fan of San Jose and he made many fun glove stops. Fun to emulate them when playing hockey

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

There is a good argument for Hasek being in the top 5 best goalie of all time...But he's really number 1 in most unorthodox style ever ! The octopus who never gives up !! You can see his routine in the gym with some tennis balls, that guy had cat reflexes ! Also rest in peace the play-by-play announcer of the Buffalo Sabers Rick Jeanneret...He died this summer in July 17, truly one of the most unique voice in all of hockey !

[@Chris-rh9ej]

I’ll never forget the trip on Gaborik (when he did the flip). The music guy at the arena played “I believe I can fly” right after

[@vincenzofrancis9015]

There’s no question he’s the GOAT. Roy might have better numbers, but Hasik played at an astronomical level. No goaltender had more impact on individual games than him, and a class act. When he came to Detroit and won the cup in ‘02, us Red Wings fan were astonished to witness his acrobatic, cat like quickness and ingenuity to make those ridiculous saves . A humble and kind man as well - hockey ROYALTY! 👑

[@rodchallis8031]

Rating goalies, drafting goalies, evaluating goalies is voodoo. I don't have a "GOAT" between the pipes for that reason, but Hasek certainly has a prominent place in anyone's pantheon of Goalie Gods.

[@matterlichman8424]

The best of all time. Hasek was the epitome of someone who does so much fundamentally wrong on certain plays, for it to turn out correctly anyway because of the rest of this skills. Truly a one of a kind player

[@matterlichman8424]

Other great recent goalies are Carey Price, Martin Brodeur, Marc Andre-Fleury, and Henrik Lundqvist

[@Blizzard0fHope]

you should do Martin Broduer ,from the newjersey devils. . statistically the best goalie of all time. . most wins by more than a 100 over any other goalie most shutouts. most wins in a season.. he has pretty much all the major goalie records

[@answeris4217]

He is amoung the greatest to ever live along with Tony Esposito who started the style of goaltending we most often see the Butterflies. Patrick Roy who made it popular. Brodeur, Sawchuck, Jacques Plantes who used the hoalie mask first in a pro game, Ken Dryden who played pro Hockey to pay for a law degree and quit to be a lawyer, Glen Hall Hasek is unique. Because his stick was more opf a hinderance top saves and saves on his highlights well it was every night. Like what you see there happened for 30 saves a night.

[@alessandroscuderi7300]

Easily best goalie ever. His prime was BY FAR the most dominant stretch ever for a goalie and includes most of the best seasons ever by any goalie. Its crazy because his style is so wild and all over the place but was genius with a style and level of ability that nobody has matched.

[@HasekDaScudaDoodle]

I became a goalie, number was 39 in both hockey and lacrosse, I wore a composite mask whenever I could, my dog is named Hasek, he’s 3 yrs old and I’m from Missouri. He was so good anyone paying attention knew he was the greatest and had a huge impact on the sport.

[@adamplace1414]

A lot of the calls you heard were by longtime Sabres announcer Rick Jeanneret, who just recently passed away. RIP RJ ❤

[@cmac3530]

Other great acrobatic goalies to take a look at would be Jonathan Quick or Tim Thomas. A couple good videos would be "10 minutes of Jonathan Quick Highlights" and "Tim Thomas' Best Saves of the 2011 Playoffs", respectively.

[@krw73]

I want to thank you guys. I grew up in Buffalo idolizing him and listening to our old announcer who was the voice of the team for so long just took me back. He literally sounded like he was on the verge of a heart attack every game. RIP Rick!

[@mattcalifornia7318]

Nobody ever played goalie like Hasek. These days, goalies are much less acrobatic. Goalies now are usually much taller and play a very technical, positional "butterfly" style -- meaning that they drop to their knees and splay their lower legs to cover the bottom of the net. It's very effective, but much more boring. But even in the 90s when there were more "stand up" goalies who had to rely on athleticism to make saves, nobody was doing what Hasek was. Truly one of a kind. As a Sabres fan, I was lucky enough to watch him stand on his head for a decade. Also worth noting that he led Czech to an Olympic gold medal in 1998, which was considered a big upset.

[@marshalljones3341]

Greatest goalie of all time. The guy was just different. His puck awareness was off the charts and he seldom had a bad game even at the end of his career.

[@DNReacts]

Incredible! Such an enjoyable watch this was. Thank you for the comment!

[@redlights1585]

He is the greatest and no one played like him because he had a slinky for a spine.

[@DNReacts]

Love this! An incredible player and an incredible watch!

[@rickzarpentine2257]

You guys were mesmerized with these highlights but it didn’t even include his heroics during the 98 Olympics in nagano

[@Telthar]

One of the moments I'll never forget is when the Red Wings signed him. He wasn't always on, but when he was on, good luck.

[@dnk81]

He was so "floppy" and just as unpredictable as a forward on a breakaway.

[@seanh3763]

Great videos, really enjoying them! You guys read my mind with the Canadian flag for hockey reactions 👍

[@DNReacts]

This is great, thank you so much for the comment Sean 🙏

[@josephdellivenneri8204]

You have to react to Martin Brodeur next. Holds the record for most wins and shutouts for a goalie. He was insane.

[@alexfischer2417]

The overtime game between those two was insane

[@Dave_D.]

The announcer on most of these clips is the Sabre's own Rick Jeanneret....a legend in his own right. You could probably do a career highlights of that guy too.

[@erikbyrge2024]

Dominik Hasek Best Goalies 2 hart Trophy as MVP 6 Vezina trophy as the best goaltender won the Stanley Cup 2002 Played for Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators

[@DNReacts]

Appreciate the comment and info Erik, thank you 🙏

[@hellomotoCoop]

Youll never see another goalie like this and hes the best of all time. Incredibly unique style. Id check out andrei vasilevsky or carey price they are the best of the modern style goalies

[@markhodge7]

Never give up. That was his gift.

[@Leafsdude_]

Hasek had a basic understanding of the game that we take for granted today: cover the bottom of the net, and you make scoring that much more difficult for players. Look at how many of his unbelievable saves would have been goals had the puck just been lifted a few feet off the ice. But in a close-in situation on a bang-bang play, it becomes significantly more difficult for a shooter to do that. No goalie had really figured that out before Dom, but now it's basically a prerequisite to be a goalie in the NHL to be good at covering the bottom of the net, especially from close in. There aren't many players that revolutionized the game. Hasek is up there with Orr and Gretzky because he did just that.

[@don178]

He certainly was amazing. And he didn't play his first NHL game until his age 26 season. In 2014, just after his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Sabres put out an infographic covering his time in the Buffalo Sabre's organization (1992 thru 2001). Among his achievements at the time it was published: Hasek holds 31% of the Sabre's shutouts. Shutouts account for 1 in 5 of his wins Shutouts account for 1 in 10 of his games played. League best Goals Against Average twice, and was in the top 10 nine times. During those 9 seasons, he held the best Save Percentage 6 straight times (93-94 season thru 98-99 season). No other goalie managed to do this more than 4 times throughout their entire career. Finally, Hasek held the five best single season Save Percentage for a decade. No other goalie was better than his 5th best.

[@mcmurphy523]

One of the best videos on youtube about this incredible legend of all time! Thank you for the upload, guys!

[@DNReacts]

You’re welcome, glad that you enjoyed! 🙏

[@zacharyliles8657]

Peter Schmeichel of the NHL! Absolute legend

[@kevinkopec1404]

He also won the gold a 1998 olympics. He ate buffalo chickens wings before every game.

[@joellafleche1071]

0 Technique BUT 100% balls of steel Greatest lunchbox we ever witnessed

[@alexfischer2417]

Mastercard commercial with Hasek is iconic

[@dvnnyphvntom763]

Hasek is definitely the GOAT. Henrik Lundqvist was my favorite player growing up and he was one of the best to ever do it. He was inducted very recently into the Hockey Hall of Fame, first year eligible.

[@jvambrose]

Drunken Master goaltending, he made desperation saves a trainable discipline

[@DNReacts]

They were incredible! Appreciate the comment 🙏

[@Mike14G]

The Dominator had a spine like a slinky!!

[@Capydachi]

What I love about Hasek is that he is one of the greatest of all time but never in a million years would you try to teach someone to play like him, lol. Truly one of a kind.

[@jp5063]

RJ the commentator you hear for the sabres just passed last month. Legendary announcer and a treasure in buffalo

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for this, RIP RJ. We’ve had some requests on our Discord to have a video for him and it’s on our list

[@besinji2000]

He’s so good he made a save against Satan

[@snoodge27]

The rule is pretty much that if a goaltender comes out of his crease(his protected blue zone) he becomes a regular player and is no longer protected by his "special" status so technically he can be checked like any other player. Althought there is an unwritten rule that says you cant check a goalie even outside of his zone. The goaltender cannot at any point crossed the red line in the middle of the rink with puck control.Otherwise its a penalty. But no goalie in their right mind would do that anyways ;)

[@tvojemanka]

Now imagine how fucking heavy is the gear he's wearing. And he's still moving like that in the goal.

[@Kwright304]

No Hasek got penalized for coming out like that he just didn’t care because he’s absolutely insane and I love him for it.

[@adamplace1414]

Man I got to see some stuff. Grew up rooting for the Bills the 4 years they made the super bowl, then added the Sabres right as Hasek turned into God almighty. I played goalie (badly) and even wore his style helmet when I did. Glad to see you made it to him!

[@lessthansion]

Best goalie of all time. If he was Canadian nobody would even question who the GOAT is

[@andrewverburg1805]

Slinky for Spine+ eyes behind your head+ cat like reflexes= Dominic Hasek GoWings

[@Mike14G]

Another Buffalo Sabres player to react to is a Rob Ray fight compilation. You WILL NOT be disappointed.

[@Irockthere4]

Roy is wah like a wah-wah pedal a guitar player uses. Anyways great reaction to definitely one of the greatest to put on the pads. Our Red Wings loved having a seasoned vet like him help us hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup.

[@DNReacts]

Ah thank you, appreciate the pronunciation help and the comment 🙏

[@alessandroscuderi7300]

When the goalie comes out that far, which is super rare due to risk, they cant cover or hold onto puck for a stoppage. They can only save and them immediately move it. And you get a penalty if you takeout the player like a soccer goalie. So you can come flying out to stop a shot but cant cover/hold the puck or take out the player.

[@etiennedemers-gratton4290]

3:20 Goalies aren't alllowed to freeze the puck outside of their net, but they can technically play until the red line (center of the ice)

[@djyanno]

I remember, with his style we thought it was pure luck when he began to dominate. But you can't be lucky for long, the guy knew what he was doing even though he looked like a fish out of water.

[@erolbulut2584]

Incomparable

[@b1galbos89]

3:30, The goalie is allowed to make saves with his hands like in Soccer, and to also play the puck within most of his side of the ice (minus the two small areas outside the trapezoid behind the net. You can thank Martin Brodeur for that). However, he can't cross the center red line, or it's a minor penalty against him. It's just that it very rarely ever happens.

[@jaycer3898]

For my money, he's the best goalie of all time. Patrick Roy revolutionized the position by bringing a new style that other goalies could copy; Hasek didn't because no one could copy him. Fun fact (assuming you guys are fans of what we over here call soccer), Hasek was pretty good buds with fellow countryman Petr Cech. Look up their names together for an all-time great picnic photoshoot.

[@DNReacts]

Hey, thank you for the comment and info, this is great! Will give that photo a search now 🙏

[@DNReacts]

Oh wow, didn’t expect that 😅 Great photo though!

[@dabbadoo2226]

I’ve played goal for 25 years hasek did everything you’re not supposed to as a goalie and he was great at it but you can’t teach it I’m a huge wings fan and the year they won the Stanley cup my son was born shortly after and named him dominik 😂

[@2Girls1Ramos]

Dom was a great keeper but when he came here to Detroit, we made him a winner.

[@tylermcgriff1183]

Those types of saves where the goalie seems to flail all around and that make you go, “okay the goalie got lucky there” yeah Hasek made a career out of those saves. Made you realize it’s not luck, it’s an insane skill

[@jwestphal1978]

GOAT

[@bwalker77]

Was Hasek the GOAT? Hard to say. Patrick Roy's name is more often mentioned as the GOAT, and his success, longevity and consistency (he was systematically one of the best goalies of the league, from his rookie year to its last) are good arguments in his favor. That being said, "peak" Hasek was as dominant a player as I've ever seen, and he is by a mile the most spectacular goalie to ever play the game; he was just a human highlight reel! Opponents just did not know how to score on him because his style was so unorthodox, they could never tell when he was beaten. P.S.: Goalies can't cross the center line and can't handle the puck behind the goal line except inside the designated area. Other than that, the rules are basically the same than for any other player.

[@DNReacts]

Thank you for the comment and info, we really appreciate it 🙏 Agree 100% re the highlight reel. This was sensational

[@Liggie55821]

Think of the defensive zone, up to a handful of feet before the blue line, as akin to the 18-yard penalty area in soccer. A hockey goalie can theoretically skate with or without the puck beyond there, the way a soccer goalie can venture or dribble outside the penalty area. But like how a soccer keeper gets a red card if he handles the ball outside the area, a hockey goalie who freezes the puck well outside his crease risks a delay of game penalty. As for the play where Hasek knocked over the forward in the middle of his zone, that’s like a soccer tackle. If Hasek (or a defender) touches the puck first, that’s fine, even if the forward tumbles. But if he gets the player first or misses the puck entirely, it’s a tripping penalty.

[@deliriousgeorge2879]

Could you guys also check his successor in Buffalo Ryan Miller? He has the most career wins by any American born goalie, 2014 Olympic MVP and my favorite player of all time

[@BobbyT.]

Hasek is in my mind the best goalie of all time for sure. Another goalie with a really impressive highlight reel is Marc Andre Fleury.

[@martinpiche818]

You can change the order it doesn't matter but thèse are the top 3 all time goaltender for most of hockey fans : Patrick Roy, Martin Brodeur and Dominik Hasek.

[@ThatCronus]

Hearing RJ again. RIP RJ

[@689moose]

The best NHL goalies always play with a sense of desperation. Especially in the playoffs, when it can help win cups.

[@nickcassier674]

Nick Random advocated for me to be here

[@DNReacts]

Yes Nick!! Love to see it 😂

[@brandonc6916]

Best to ever do it.

[@DNReacts]

🔥🔥🔥

[@plaid11]

There might be other goalies that have had better careers in terms of winning but being the best goalie, it’s Hasek

[@DaBaltimoron]

Some players have flashy highlights but aren't necessarily the best players. Hasek was that amazing combination. Two Cups, 6 straight save percentage leader, 6 Vezinas, 2 Harts, All-100 team, HOF.

[@matthewirwin6134]

Gumby on skates. His flexibility was off the charts and his hand to eye coordination unbelievable. Reflexes of a mongoose. His rollover and stack the pads is maybe the best save ever. You won't find a better goalie for highlights,