Andrei Vasilevskiy holds goalie camp for young players (Image source: IMAGN)

Fans reacted as Tampa Bay Lightning’s star goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy held a goalie camp for young aspiring players, sharing his expertise and training methods.

The video released by Spittin’ Chiclets on X showcased Vasilevskiy’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of hockey talent.

However, the camp sparked a humorous response from NHL fans on social media. One jokingly commented,

“That will be $10,000.”

Another wrote:

“He looked at the kids attempting it and realized they were way over their heads and started affirming how hard it is.” on X. Highlighting the challenges that come with mastering the goaltending craft.

Here are some fan reactions:

“Just like trick skiing and waterskiing and diving. Your body will follow your head and hands.” one fan wrote on X.

“The guy has won two Stanley Cups. I would be taking notes.” another fan wrote.

“I would tell the goalies just stand up so they don’t get beat up top every single time they butterfly.” a user wrote.

“Thats actually really cool advice.” another user wrote.

Andrei Vasilevskiy’s impressive career speaks for itself. Drafted 19th overall by the Vasilevskiy was drafted 19th overall by the Lightning in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. He played a crucial role in the their back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021.

Andrei Vasilevskiy reflects on last season’s performance

Andrei Vasilevskiy reflected on the team’s disappointing playoff exit last season during his end-of-season media availability in May. The Lightning were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the first round in five games.

“Every season is a lesson, good season, bad season, so you always have to take something positive out of it. Andrei Vasilevskiy said.

“And again the whole season for me and for the team,itI was such a roller coaster where I thought, the team especially I was the big part of it were a little inconsistent, and it show you know in the playoffs we played against such a probably the most consistent team in the NHL this season.”

Vasilevskiy took responsibility for the Lightning’s inconsistent play throughout the season that eventually led to the early playoff exit.

“It’s all about consistency in this league and yeah just you know even though we have a have a lot of lots of new guys.

“I thought we were we showed a little bit of you know pride in us in that playoffs, but again we have to work all of us, and obviously me big time, so to you know to get better out together as a team.” he said.

The Lightning goaltender knows he needs to improve his consistency as the team looks to bounce back next season.