Em Em Flex Scouting Report

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Name: Em Em Flex

 

Age: 19

 

Position: G

 

Nationality: Ukraine

 

Birthplace: Kiev

 

Current Team: Miami Marauders ( Eligible for VHLM Draft )

 

Height: 6' 8"

 

Weight: 244 lbs

 

 

Strengths

 

Size
Em Em Flex is a huge goalie.  Standing at 6 foot 8 inches, he blocks almost the whole net just standing there.  While smaller goalies need to use their size efficiently to block most of the net,  Em just has to stand there focus on the puck and not so much on position.  Always an easy one to see out in a crowd his size must be his biggest strength as it cannot be taught.

 

Glove Hand
Probably his second biggest strength is his glove hand. It's surprisingly quick and he uses it well defend the left side of the goal.  When he is crouched down the butterfly position it's almost as if the net disappears behind his big trapper.  While he doesn't have the most cat like reflexes that glove side of his is a waste of shooting at except for the most accurate of shooters in the VHLM.

 

Rebound Control
Thirdly is his rebound control.  Pucks really seem to stick to him and his freakishly long reach and large frame quickly swallow any opportunity for a rebound.  Your best chance for a good scoring opportunity is to pick the perfect corner and hope for the best.

Weaknesses

Leadership
With his size and style of play one would think that he would be he's very vocal and imposing leader.  But actually he is a very reserved netminder and more of a support role type leader , rather than a rah rah type of guy.  When he does talk or get frustrated, teammates do lesson and respond very well when he does offer guidance.  Always a very supportive and encouraging teammate but definitely not one to bring the room together.

 

Health
Em has always enjoyed a good beer , or a tasty pizza.  His attention to health and training often leaves something to be desired.  While his training routine has improved, his love for sweets, junk food and pop have remained, and almost seem to counteract any progress made exercising. Definitely will need a nutrition coach or some meal and health training, if he will ever carry a heavy workload at the professional level.

 

Outlook
A bit of a wild card , a tough season in Miami may bring his stock down , but overall could be a good steal in the later rounds of the draft.  Not a lot of hype surrounding him with other star goalies around , it will be interesting to see where he winds up.