Robin Lehner Interview

I don’t expect anything. I have to work for it.

Diddling brilliant, I love this guy. So candid, so prepared to work hard to be an Ottawa Senator sooner rather than later.

If you're reading this: Thank you Robin! It meant a lot to us here at GMHockey to get a sneak peak at what is already one of our favourite prospects!!! I also like that he admitted he wasn't pleased with the way he was handled at the WJC. Some guys wouldn't have the guts to say anything.

Sweet. Thanks for this! He sounds confident in not only his ability, but the senators as well. Really feels like he has faith they'll do what's best for him.

One rep point doesn't do this justice.

asq2 wrote:One rep point doesn't do this justice.

Yeah, I feel the same. This is 'gush' worthy.

awesome stuff. what a great prospect to have in the system. he should be a joy to watch if he continues to progress. amazing that he understands he needs to work on everything to be an NHLer, not just rest on his prospect status and hope for the best.

Dash wrote:Here are the videos. Good chance to check out his moves from directly behind his net. Check out the 2:40 mark of the first video, it is my favourite part. This one is actually from the end of the game, so it is after the second video took place.

i sent these 2 videos to my old goalie coach who is now pro goalie scout in colorado.
this is what he had to say about lehner from these 2 videos that dash posted:

Biggest thing I take from those two videos is that Lehner is ALL legs. He has powerful, strong leg work. He's not the fastest, but really strong and very well balanced.

Similar to other videos I've seen, his upper body positioning needs work. He is really hunched over in some situations in the second video (the longer of the two). He has the "palm out" or "fingers up" glove hand positioning and his hands are pretty far in front of him, so he tends to look hunched over. The more he evolves, the more straight up and down his back will be, which will make him that much bigger in the net and down in the butterfly.

You can tell Lehner is VERY well coached, as his demeanor (from behind) was excellent in these videos. If you watch his positioning when the puck is on or below his goal line (behind the net), his foot is anchored to either post like a steel bolt. It's not going anywhere. For a goalie of his age and raw skill, he's extremely systematic. His movement is very precise and sharp, even when challenging shooters. It shows he has learned everything from his father as you know, Lehner's dad coached and molded Henrik Lundqvist as well. Robin and Henrik have some similarities.

It's actually pretty scary to think about. He could be like a super-sized Lundqvist that actually plays ABOVE his crease, not on his goal line. That's scary good.

All in all I would say these videos prove why Lehner deserves to be in Top-10 of prospects out there. They are impressive. The little jump on the goal is a pretty revealing trait. He's got some strong legs. He's all legs just by looking at him he has wide torso but very small upper body. Has definitely improved from the start of the season though...or at least playing with a lot more confidence...that's the last video I saw of him.

Thanks for showing me these, I appreciate it.

just thought you guys would like to know. cant wait to see him in against pros (AHL) next year.

That's really neat stuff Clover.

Huge props to Dash for this, and a big thanks to Robin!

I particularly enjoy how candid he was. Nice to see someone who isn't just going to spout cliches.

Dash wrote:Do you expect to be in Bingo next season
or just challenge for a spot in Bingo? (- Cap’n Clutch)
I don’t
expect anything. I have to work for it.

Just when I thought I couldn't possibly like the guy more...

Great responses to the questions. He is defintely down to earth. With an attitude like that how can you not like him. Robin, if u r reading this, thanks for taking the time to respond. To Dash, thanks very much for this.

asq2 wrote:One rep point doesn't do this justice.

He got 11

Really good, unfiltered intrview, no agenda from either side. Great all around. Thanks Dash.

BTW I knew Sweedish women were hotties. He just confirmed it.

A big thank you to Dash and Robin for doing this.

BTW, I've been to Sweden twice, believe me, the women are hot.

El Bumperino?

Oh yeah. This brings back good memories.

SeawaySensFan wrote:Oh yeah. This brings back good memories.

I immediately thought of this:

Where's Dash to take his bows on this?

marakh wrote:

asq2 wrote:One rep point doesn't do this justice.

He got 11

I didn't even realize that multiple people could vote to + a post.

So he's at least got 12 now.