News Article: Drop and roll: How Ullmark channeled Hasek in victory over Wild

[Buffaloed]

Drop and roll: How Ullmark channeled Hasek in victory over Wild

If you thought for a moment that Linus Ullmark looked like a certain Buffalo Sabres legend on Tuesday, know that it was no accident.
Although he hails from Lugnvik, Sweden, Ullmark grew up idolizing Dominik Hasek for his unorthodox style and legendary intensity. When a defensive-zone turnover led to a point-blank scoring chance for the Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno on Tuesday night, he channeled one of Hasek's signature moves.

I feel shame. I didn't even notice.

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[UnleashRasmus]

Wow, I just didn't see that either. Crazy, good on you Ullmark, even more reason to see you play more!

 

[CrazyPsycho]

I dont think MSG even gave a replay of it

 

[oldgoalie]

It was amazing.

 

[Buffaloed]

Notice the great work by Sobotka.

 

[Yatzhee]

I dont think MSG even gave a replay of it

Is that 3 Sabres running in to one another with one pylon further toward the point all while Wild players converge on the net, get a solid shot off and continue to hunt and hound the puck?
Yea, it is...…………….that...…………..right there...…………..is a problem!

 

[Kyndig]

I dont think MSG even gave a replay of it

I love how completely lost Bogosian and Sobotka are in that replay. Housley must've told Sobotka to crash the net, he just didn't specify which one.

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

I dont think MSG even gave a replay of it

Pretty sure they did. Marty Biron called it out during the intermission too along with a bunch of other saves Linus made.

Linus sprung a couple of leaks on a few goals last night but he was pretty much in the zone last night. A few here on the board thought he was terrible. But you can get scored upon and still be playing very well. Linus played a really solid game last night!

 

[Buffaloed]

Here's a longer video of the Keystone Cops.

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

It's supposed to be a "Wow Ullmark!" kind of video.

Instead, we see Sobotka turn it over, then lose sight of the Pilut pass leading to another turnover, then he and Bogo skate into Pilut.

 

[Buffaloed]

The Sabres have been hanging their goalies out to dry.

Ullmark Highlights

 

[5 Minute Major]

If you go back and find Hasek doing this in YouTube videos, Linus will seem like slow motion.

 

[Icicle]

Is that 3 Sabres running in to one another with one pylon further toward the point all while Wild players converge on the net, get a solid shot off and continue to hunt and hound the puck?
Yea, it is...…………….that...…………..right there...…………..is a problem!

The players are only running into each other because of Sobotka's hilarious attempt to do something with the puck.

 

[Reddawg]

Notice the great work by Sobotka.

First thing I noticed. Right through the wickets, barely paying attention. Controller disconnected?

(that was so close to being a haiku)

 

[Willgamesh]

I thought it was weird linus has never spoken to dom especially considering he is his hero.