cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1592969
Stepping into a true starter role for the first time in the league at age 28, Dominik Hasek entered the limelight in 1993, a time in which Patrick Roy was cementing himself as an NHL great and Martin Brodeur was already the next up-and-coming star goalie. Hasek wasn’t supposed to be in the starter’s net — a Grant Fuhr injury forced him into the position — but the Sabres’ goaltender forced his way into a permanent slot being the workhorse.
https://thehockeywriters.com/dominik-hasek-the-nhls-greatest-goalie/
Man had a slinky for a spine
You should see him go down a flight of stairs.