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InGoal Radio Episode 88 with Frantz Jean

InGoal Radio Episode 88 with Frantz Jean

Hosted by Daren Millard

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Frantz Jean, goaltending coach of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning, built his NHL career without ever playing at that level, crediting mentors like Francois Allaire as foundational influences. He has coached a diverse roster of elite goalies including Nabokov, Bishop, and Roloson, and identifies Andrei Vasilevskiy as a potential future model for the goaltending position.

Key Takeaways
  • Frantz Jean reached the NHL as a goaltending coach without having played in the league, proving the coaching path is not defined by playing pedigree.
  • Francois Allaire is highlighted as a major mentor whose influence on modern goaltending philosophy is examined in depth.
  • Jean coached a wide range of elite NHL goaltenders including Evgeni Nabokov, Ben Bishop, and Dwayne Roloson, adapting his approach to each individual.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy is identified as a potential future model for the position, with specific qualities discussed that set him apart from his peers.
  • The episode features a gear segment covering the CCM AXIS gloves.

Presented by the Hockey Shop Source for Sports, Frantz Jean is the Goaltending Coach of the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning.

Feature Interview

presented by NHL Sense Arena
NHL Sense Arena

We talk about his path to the NHL, becoming a coach despite never playing in the NHL, his mentors including a lengthy look at Francois Allaire and his impact on the game, coaching a diverse group of goaltenders including Nabokov, Bishop, Roloson and now, Vasilevskiy. Of course we also look at what makes Vasi great, how he sets himself apart from the rest, and why he may be the future of goaltending.

Weekly Gear Segment

presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports

The gear segment in this episode features the CCM AXIS gloves.

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