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Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher
Pinder just had some guy on from In Goal Magazine. He seemed very complimentary of Sigalet and especially Zulianello (our minor league goalie coach). Said Zulianello was in demand when we got him and he was a big part of Matt Murray's development. Thought it was interesting given the prevailing fan sentiment that our goalie coach sucks.
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Zullianello may have done a fine job, and certainly did with Murray if he had a big influence in Murray's development. But it could be argued that Murray developed the way he did inspite of Zullianello.
Has Z had an influence on any other NHL goalies which led to them becoming a success in their young career? I mean, Murray is extraordinary and one could argue there hasn't been a goalie of his ilk with such playoff success since Patrick Roy. Tough to mishandle a player of that caliber.
When it comes to Sigalet, he has had an influence on many goalies playing for the Flames and the results are not good. How much of that is due to the goalie and their mental toughness and natural ability? Not sure, but you know what they say about a broken clock.
It appears Sigalet will get another chance with two new goalies, if it doesn't workout, is it just because they were the wrong goalies again?
Imo, it's time for a new approach with our goalie development and mentoring, especially with the big club.