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Washington's eventual 2-1 win over the Hurricanes gave Holtby plenty of chances to retrieve the puck and help send the play back up ice but there were also a few close calls, because while the 21-year-old goaltender has no doubts about his ability to serve as an extra puck-handler in his team's zone he knows he doesn't have too much experience doing so in the NHL.
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A strong puck-handler, Allen has a chance to be a home run choice at this point in the draft.
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Fine puck-handler who is able to let a shot go off a pass. ...
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Among them is DiPietro, a superb puck-handler who grew up emulating former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ron Hextall.
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The lone exception is Christensen, a slippery puck-handler who is money in the shootout but not as consistent when six players from each team are on the ice.
NYT > Home Page By CHRISTOPHER BOTTA 2011
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In Atlanta, the brash puck-handler found his purpose.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed Sean Gordon 2010
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This latest trailer (available past the break) gives us a quick rundown of Gretzky's development throughout his life, from peewee puck-handler to mature mastermind of the ice rink.
Joystiq 2010
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This latest trailer (available past the break) gives us a quick rundown of Gretzky's development throughout his life, from peewee puck-handler to mature mastermind of the ice rink.
Joystiq 2010
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Comment: Talented puck-handler who can run the point on the power play, Goligoski isn't particularly strong so, even with solid production, he has been demoted to the AHL (where he has 2-11-13 and is plus-2 in 17 GP).
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There's no doubt that Marty's a better puck-handler.
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