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The recent induction of Dominik Hasek into the Hockey Hall of Fame brought back a flood of great memories on how goalies used to play - especially when they scramble in the net. When I was growing up, every goaltender played the same way. We were told to stay on our feet, be patient, use our reflexes and allow pucks to come to us. Goalies were acrobatic, overactive and generally got in and out of position very quickly. And twenty years ago, the two-pad stack was the go to move. But over the past decade, its gone extinct - mainly because the butterfly style has become the norm. But this season, whats old appears new again. It seems were seeing more two-pad stack saves than usual. Almost half the starting goalies in the National Hockey League have been spotted using the old school move. Yes, its a desperation move. And with ice coverage at such a premium these days, goalies are reverting back to old school styles. But its a useful move when you need to throw everything you have at a puck. The only trouble is its also a final move. The hardest part of making a two-pad stack save is the recovery, because making it sprawled on your side in the crease and are slower to get up for that next adjustment. You can be dead in the water. Now the butterfly save is the right move because it gives you an opportunity for facing the second shot with a quicker recovery. In fact, its the progression from the stack. Starting goalies who have gone old school with two-pad stacks this season include Pittsburghs Marc-Andre Fleury, Jonathan Quick of the Kings, Ottawas Craig Anderson, San Joses Antti Niemi, Braden Holtby of the Washington Capitals, Edmontons Ben Scrivens, Vancouvers Ryan Miller, Cam Ward of Carolina, Winnipegs Ondrej Pavelec and Kari Lehtonen of the Stars. And the list goes on. But lets not get ahead of ourselves, this move will not be brought back in consistently. The one and only thing thats consistent is that guys have tried it as a last resort to make the save. And in true fashion, theyve been spectacular. . PETERSBURG, Fla. . Interestingly, the culprits were not rookies, but well paid, experienced pros. The first gaffe came in the 24th minute of arguably the biggest early season MLS game in history between Seattle and Toronto. Sounder newcomer Marco Pappa, (with over 100 MLS games, and 39 Guatemalan Caps to his name) attempted a back pass to one of his central defenders. http://www.shopdolphinsauthenticnfl.com/Customized/. No, really, his head. Late in the game, the St. Louis goalie craned his neck into the air to block a shot, taking a puck square in the mask. . - The Detroit Lions have placed tight end Brandon Pettigrew on injured reserve, ending his season. . The closer wasnt available. The road trip, a disaster to that point.SAN ANTONIO - At 38, Tim Duncan admits a few more days rest might be better for him rather than playing in the All-Star Game.But there is no way he would pass up the chance to razz a former teammate.The San Antonio Spurs forward will make the 15th All-Star appearance of his 18-year career after being selected as a reserve for the Western Conference. The Feb. 15 game is at Madison Square Garden in New York, which was the site of Duncans inaugural All-Star appearance in 1998.Its an honour to be there, Im happy to go, Duncan said. Would I have loved a couple of days off? Maybe, but it is what it is. It will be fun. My kids will love the experience and they will enjoy it.Perhaps not as much as Duncan, though.Duncan is stoic on the floor and in dealing with the media, but he is extremely mischievous behind the scenes. He loves playing practical jokes on teammates and teasing them, comparing his wicked sense of humour to that of Will Hunting in Good Will Hunting.Get ready for that, Steve Kerr. Kerr is coaching the West after leading Golden State to the leagues best record in his first season with the Warriors. Kerr and Duncan were teammates in San Antonio for four seasons, winning NBA championships in 1999 and 2003.Thats the best part, Duncan said, smiling. Im just going to give him all kinds of (ribbing) the entire time, just make his life hell the entire game, in every huddle, in every play. Im going to work him the whole time.If dealing with Duncans shenanigans isnt enough for Kerr, there is also the ominous threat of displeasing his mentor, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich.Popovich was asked if he requested Kerr limit Duncans minutes.If he plays him at all, Im never speaking to himm again, Popovich said with a chuckle.ddddddddddddThe caution is understandable. The Spurs have struggled to find the consistency they showed last June in steamrolling the Miami Heat in five games to win their fifth NBA title. They have been plagued by injuries to key players including Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard. The one player to escape injury thus far is also its oldest.Ive been blessed, Ive been healthy, Duncan said. The last couple of years Ive made it through an entire season healthy. My role has changed over the years. Im just trying to be a positive on the floor thats all I want to be and be consistent at what I have to do for the team as possible.Duncan is averaging 14.7 points and 10.1 rebounds and has 22 double-doubles in 42 games. He is also averaging 30.3 minutes, third most on the team.Hes having a good year, Popovich said. Weve been a little up and down, but hes been really steady. Hes carried us to this point with his consistency, which is whats really impressive. Im really thankful to the coaches for seeing that and putting him on (the All-Star team).After Thursdays games, San Antonio was just 2 1/2 games behind the Portland Trail Blazers for third place in the West. The Spurs have won three straight and eight of 11 and have three straight home games before their annual nearly monthlong rodeo road trip.Its a good stretch, a really good stretch, Duncan said. Kind of needed right now. Weve had kind of grind this first half of the season. I know a lot of the guys are looking forward to it, but were not there yet and were not looking forward to that just yet. Weve got these games to finish out before the break and well do just that. ' ' '