Martin Brodeur, New Jersey

	Martin Brodeur Goaltender New Jersey Devils Profile
	2001-2002 SEASON STATISTICS GM W L T SV% GAA 73 38 26 9 .906 2.15

His head: Has won everything, so his head is fine. How he combines intensity and nervousness with his calm, easy-going demeanor is beyond me. I marvel at this attribute.

His hands: Great hands. Is quick to put his glove on it so he can put the puck back down and fire it back up ice to keep the play alive and help the transition.

His feet: He has a tendency to "lean" on short-side shots. When he is square to the shooter, his patience is the key to quick feet.

His stick: The best there is. Period. Teams prepare to avoid dumping the puck in on him. Scary. He can also pokecheck extremely well.

His technique: Not a big fan of "percentages," he has a variety of options. He can two-pad slide, butterfly, lean or drag a leg.Y ou name it and he will do it during a game.

Arturs Irbe, Carolina

	Arturs Irbe Goaltender Carolina Hurricanes Profile
	2001-2002 SEASON STATISTICS GM W L T SV% GAA 50 20 19 10 .901 2.56

His head: A leader on and off the ice. Will not be intimidated by opposing goalie. Has mental strength and stamina to go four rounds.

His hands: He has quick hands, keeps them in front of his body to cushion shots. Good hand/eye coordination.

His feet: Wears the oldest pads in the NHL.They are to his liking. Can butterfly to both posts and covers more net than you think for a smaller guy.

His stick: Not going to the Hall of Fame as a puckhandler, but like most Europeans, has a quick stick in tight for pokechecks.

His technique: Makes himself as large as possible. Stays on his feet as long as he can, reads the shot, then reacts.

Darren Pang, a former goaltender with the Chicago Blackhawks, is a hockey analyst for ESPN.