Confirmed with Link: Stéphane Waite named goalie coach

[Ayatollah Chowmeini]

When they need help, goalies go to Helen Waite.

Ahh..too late now! Yes..her name is Annie////

So when goalies need help, he tells them to demand a trade to Philadelphia?

 

[Luigi Habs]

Great news

 

[Jay Wolf]

When they need help, goalies go to Helen Waite.

Ahh..too late now! Yes..her name is Annie////

Damn, Grant! I actually had to Google Helen Waite to figure out what the heck you were talking about! Honestly never heard that joke before.

Thanks for making me feel blonde for a minute...

 

[Chfan]

So apparently, Waite is a goalie coach that focuses on reaction time, rather than a specific style. He adapts to what 'style' the goalie is comfortable with. He's a demanding coach that loves repetitions over and over again.

 

[FisherKing]

No one's going to bite on my comment on his wife 'Helen' eh? Dang!

I did a double, then triple take on that one and then thought, "nahhhh, think I'll leave that one alone."

 

[FinnHab]

Sounds really good acquisition to coaching staff.

 

[Saint Patrick]

Fantastic, excellent addition

 

[KFlint]

Sounds like a pretty great news to me!

 

[Ice Poutine]

Does anyone know if Stephane Waite is taller than Pierre Groulx? Cause we do need to get bigger you know...

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Where's that blackhawks mod now?

Well you said it on your board a few weeks ago but I didn't think he would actually leave. Really wanted to see him work with Raanta as his work with Niemi/Crawford speaks for itself

Would have thought another cup + potential to work with Raanta would have been enough to keep him

You guys got a good goalie coach ,, Enjoy

 

[Dada]

I can't Waite to see the results

 

[SB164]

Can he fight?

 

[habsfanatics*]

I couldn't care less about this hire. One of the most meaningless positions in all of hockey. Price's technique has long been set, this guy or any other guy isn't going to fix anything. Price needs a sports psychologists, not a new coach every couple years.

 

[Hoople]

Bergevin has been great at hiring coaches and assistants and staff.

Too bad that they cant play the game.

Now he needs to turn to getting us some top notch players.

 

[Gally11]

I couldn't care less about this hire. One of the most meaningless positions in all of hockey. Price's technique has long been set, this guy or any other guy isn't going to fix anything. Price needs a sports psychologists, not a new coach every couple years.

You are the most pessismistic person on this board based on the last two threads I've read.

 

[Evgeny Oliker]

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So apparently, Waite is a goalie coach that focuses on reaction time, rather than a specific style. He adapts to what 'style' the goalie is comfortable with. He's a demanding coach that loves repetitions over and over again.

this is actually what Price needs. His athleticism and quickness are great, but he does take a while to react to the play/read the play as it develops, so reaction time can be improved. Then he obviously does need a more demanding coach who won't let him slack off, ever.

Very good acquisition. Considering this guy was able to make Crawford look so good , when Crawford is just average...I'm curious what he can do with Price who has more natural talent than Crawford.

 

[Lions999]

We got good coaches now is time to get a few players, you can have the best coaches but we need some players to work with.

 

[WeThreeKings]

"Stephane, would you like to work with Carey Price and Zachary Fucale?"

Hopefully he's already grilling Price.

 

[GinoCyber*]

Good hire. I've heard that lots of goalies through the years go see his wife Helen for advice.

You mean go to Helen Waite

 

[AllanMTL46]

Guy is fun to listen to.

http://video.canadiens.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=68&id=262057&lang=fr

 

[HuGo Sham]

amazing breath of fresh air after Vinny BS. he's on TSN 690 right now - and basically said that he had a great situation in Chicago but coaching Habs is a dream come true from a young age and he wanted to come home

 

[Team_Spirit]

Good stuff. It's all up to Price now.

let's hope for the best.

Is he related to Jimmy?

 

[Drunk Manager]

Great news. He did a tremendous job with Niemi and Crawford.

It might be our best off-season move

 

[Habssince89]

Very important position in our staff and a very excellent decision to go after him. He brings a level of success that will force respect from Price and I think he will challenge Carey to be all that he can be. Really looking forward to next season. If we can get Price's A-game next year, we'll be a threat come playoff time.

 

[Price My Man Crush]

So he was with the Blackhawks during this Stanley Cup, and their previous one as well?
Any idea why did he leave them? I don't understand why would the Blackhawks let him walk if he is so good.

Dude, it's obvious. Think about it...the salary?