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Barzal Uses Cutbacks to Create Time and Space vs Bruins

https://vimeo.com/851926911

In this clip Matt Barzal of the New York Islanders creates time and space by using cutbacks and puck protection skills to make a great play. There are some great skills involved that can be worked on in skill development sessions with edge work and combining it puck skills.

What to Watch

He uses the outside edge of his inside skate to create the sharp cutback.
Coming out of the cutback he moves his feet to gain separation.
He maintains a wide base as he leans into the defender to give him stability and create distance between the puck and defender.
When he cuts back to his forehand side his top hand remains off his hip, not folded under across his body, so he is ready to make a play coming out of the cutback.