Rob Tallas named Florida Panthers goaltending coach

by Donny Rivette on Aug 31, 2009 4:07 PM EDT

As promised by head coach Pete DeBoer, a new addition was made to the Cats' coaching staff, as former NHLer Rob Tallas has been chosen to replace departed Pierre Groulx as goaltending coach.

"This is something I've wanted since I retired here in Florida in 2002. To work for this organization and have this role, it's a great opportunity and it's a challenge I look forward to."

- Rob Tallas

Tallas has been the Panthers' go-to guy for a number years, assisting with summer hockey camps and clinics at IncredibleICE, including this year.

Welcome, Robbie!

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Good move

Tallas is the kind of technical guy who should will be embraced by Vokoun, who despite giving up those ‘iffy’ goals, greatly relies on being as technically sound as possible.
Also benefiting will be Scott Clemmenson, who is a tall butterfly goalie without any variation. Meaning that he doesnt stay down longer then he should or commit to a 2-pad stack (a common non-butterfly move that leave the goalie very vulnerable).

Could this be the best signing of the summer? Ouch.

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