Player's Profile
- Name: Alexander Salak
- Position: G
- Catches: Left
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 189 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-01-05
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: ,
- Acquired: Free agent, 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Alexander Salak
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
History
2008-09: Excelled with TPS Turku, with a .923 save percentage and 2.40 GAA in 53 games. Salak was signed by the Panthers at the end of May.
With TPS, Salak was under the tutelage of goaltending coach Urpo Ylonen, after whom the league’s annual goaltender of the year award is named. In the past, Ylonen has instructed such NHL netminders as Miikka Kiprusoff and Antero Niittymaki. This year, TPS enjoyed little success, but would have been worse off had it not been for Salak’s performance.
Talent Analysis
He has an unorthodox style. Salak has a highly aggressive nature in net which often forces him to make the theatrical save. He has the extraordinary quickness and athleticism to do so.
Future
Following the offseason departure of journeyman Mike Brodeur, Salak should be the frontrunner to take over between the pipes in Rochester for the Amerks.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 13th 2009
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