InGoal Radio Episode 283 with Florida Panthers Goalie Coach Rob Tallas
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Florida Panthers goalie coach Rob Tallas, speaking on InGoal Radio, detailed the two-season path Florida took to win the Stanley Cup and emphasized that having fun is a critical, often overlooked component of goalie development. Tallas draws on 11 professional seasons, mostly with the Boston Bruins, and 16 seasons coaching in Florida to inform his philosophy.
- Rob Tallas credits genuine enjoyment and fun as a serious, undervalued factor in goalie and coach development, not just skill repetition.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy explains why save percentages are declining across the NHL, offering an elite goalie's perspective on a league-wide trend.
- When a goalie coach appears to be teaching 'wrong,' parents should first question what 'wrong' actually means before intervening, as conflicting styles aren't always harmful.
- Devon Levi advises goalies to develop early eyes on shots and lean on past experience to inform real-time decision-making in games.
- Bauer's Learn to Goalie equipment line offers a structured gear entry point for young goalies, reviewed in detail this episode.
Episode 283 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a great discussion with Andrei Vasilevskiy on why save percentage is dropping in the NHL and an extended interview with the latest Stanley Cup-winning goalie coach, Rob Tallas of the Florida Panthers.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tallas walks us through the highs and lows of the Panthers two-season path to winning the Stanley Cup, as well as sharing numerous insights from his combined 11 seasons as professional goalie spent mostly with the Boston Bruins in the NHL, and a now 16-season journey as a goalie coach in Florida, including some excellent advice on the very real importance of having fun while working to improve as a goalie or coach.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we answer a parent question from someone wondering what to do when their child’s goalie coach is teaching “wrong” and undoing the work of previous coaches, starting by asking – what exactly is “wrong?”
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leaf, and is presented by Vizual Edge, a tool used to enhance tracking, reaction speed, visual stamina, and focus and talk about some of the advice shared by Devon Levi on the importance of early eyes and relaying on past experiences to inform news decisions.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAnd in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports to continue our look at the various options for young goalies, with a focus on the Learn to Goalie equipment from Bauer.
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