Carey Price and the Sean Burke Philosophy
- Sean Burke replaced long-time Montreal Canadiens goalie coach Stephane Waite mid-season as Carey Price struggled through the worst statistical start of his career.
- Burke's philosophy is built on Benoit Allaire's teaching — prioritizing lateral movement on skates over sliding, achieved through deliberate crease depth selection.
- Burke credits Allaire directly, stating he 'plagiarized everything' from his technical approach during his own late-career revival with the Arizona Coyotes.
- Burke detailed his goaltending philosophy in depth on Episode 17 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, providing the clearest window into what changes Price may be asked to make.
- Some technical adjustments to Price's game appeared to have already begun under Waite before his dismissal, suggesting the Canadiens identified specific areas needing correction.
It’s hard to imagine many positions more scrutinized than being the No. 1 goalie for the Montreal Canadiens, and that attention has only increased for Carey Price since signing a contract that makes him the highest paid goalie in the NHL.
That spotlight shines ever brighter now, with Price off to the worst statistical start of his career and the Canadiens taking the drastic step of firing long-time goalie coach Stephane Waite before the halfway point of the season. The move to Sean Burke as a replacement, at least for the rest of this season, has many wondering what types of changes, if any, Price might be asked to make in his game.
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