Halford & Brough in the Morning Is Jordan Binnington The Right Man For The Job?
Feb 16, 2026
Kevin Woodley, NHL.com and InGoal Magazine analyst, breaks down Olympic goaltending with sharp, concise analysis. He dissects Jordan Binnington’s goals allowed, rebound control and positioning. He compares Binnington to Logan Thompson, explains puck-handling as a tactical asset, and previews key goalie matchups for the knockout rounds.
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Puck Handling Changes Opponent Forecheck
- Kevin Woodley notes Jordan Binnington's puck-handling helps Canada exit its zone cleanly and alters opposing forechecks.
- That skill compensates for some save issues and was influential versus the Czech Republic.
Bad Season But Not Many Soft Goals
- Woodley says Binnington has given up surprisingly few low-danger goals this season despite poor aggregate metrics.
- His main recurring problem this year has been juicy rebounds and second-chance goals.
Monitor Lateral Speed; Have Backup Goalie Ready
- Watch how Canada handles faster East-West speed: Binnington has struggled there and needs cleaner second-chance control.
- Consider Logan Thompson as an option because he plays deeper and has strong reactive hands.