Salzberger has been trying to properly figure out his defense game for the entirety of his career, but it’s still something he struggles with these days. To help his defenseman when he is backchecking, he likes to take his man, so the defensemen can solely focus on the puck carrier. When the team is stuck in there in their own zone, Salzberger make sure that no one is ever free in the slot and covers the players that are parked there if it’s not the case, which means the defensemen can focus on taking care of what happens in front of the net. You know what they say, though, the offense is the best defense. With that principle in mind, Salzberger make sure to be ready at all times for a quick transition to help his defenseman by spotting the spots on the ice he should move to when his team regain possession of the puck.

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