Tom Barrasso, strengthening Pittsburgh's gambling defense with his puck-handling skills, stopped 30 shots in his first start since April 24.

On the other hand, his puck-handling skills have been described as a weakness.

Another question involves the rookie Maksim Afinogenov, an exquisitely talented right wing with advanced puck-handling skills.

I'm amazed at his puck-handling skills.

Of the NHL players to join Elite League teams, the majority were players noted for physical strength rather than puck-handling skills, such as Wade Belak and Eric Cairns.

Connolly was known in the NHL for his puck-handling skills, however, he had been criticized for playing with his head down which many link to his concussion problems.

His puck-handling skills are way better.

When Leetch was sidelined with injuries last season, Zubov, then a rookie, took over as the Rangers' defensive playmaker - and power-play point man - and earned raves for his puck-handling skills.

As for his puck-handling skills, Richter said he is trying to improve.

He is a center with advanced puck-handling skills, a deceptive shot and above-average skating ability.