WFLA/TBL.com says Cap Raeder official

[Hoek]

Wasn't sure where to put it but in a last minute note on the sports segment they mentioned he's officially in the fold now..

Ah confirmed on TBL.com too..

http://lightning.nhl.com/team/app/?s...ticleid=368117

[aapbolt]

From what i have read so far about him he appears to be the real deal but will reserve judgment until I can get more info on him.

[chad]

IMO, he gives the staff some credibility.

ESPN talking head
Relatively inexperienced AC with off-ice issues
Rookie AC
Cap

[Sotnos]

Has he ever served as a goalie coach? The info I'm finding on his career is pretty thin.

[chad]

Originally Posted by Sotnos

Has he ever served as a goalie coach? The info I'm finding on his career is pretty thin.

He was responsible for the rise of Byron Dafoe in Boston, and worked with the Sharks Finnish goalies. He also runs a prestigious goalie school in the Northeast.

More:

Stanley Cup Finals (Lost): 1993 (Los Angeles) (assistant coach)

Coaching Career:

Named New Hampshire (ECAC) assistant coach prior to 1980-81 season and remained in that position through 1981-82 season. ... Worked as a traveling goaltending consultant for several college hockey teams in 1982-83. ... Named Clarkson (ECAC) assistant coach prior to 1983-84 season and remained in that position through 1984-85 season. ... Named Clarkson (ECAC) head coach in 1985 and remained in that position through 1987-88 season.

Named Los Angeles assistant coach on Feb. 17, 1988, and remained in position until April 21, 1995. ... Served as Los Angeles co-head coach (with Rick Wilson) for 15 games in 1989-90. ... Named Boston assistant coach on June 2, 1995, and remained in position through 1996-97 season. ... Named San Jose assistant coach on June 24, 2000, and remained in position through 2000-01 season. ... Named San Jose interim head coach on Dec. 2, 2002, and remained in that position until Dec. 4, 2002.
Scouting Career: Named San Jose professional scout on Sept. 5, 1997, and remained in that position until June 24, 2000. ... Re-named San Jose professional scout in June 2001 and remained in that position into 2002-03 season. Specialized in scouting teams in the Eastern U.S., while living in his hometown of Needham, Mass.

Miscellaneous: Convinced Boston management to trade for goalie Byron Dafoe during his time as team's assistant coach.

Broadcasting Career: Worked as color commentator for Boston University regular-season and Hockey East playoff coverage on cable TV in New England in 1999-00 and 2001-02 seasons.

Miscellaneous: Set New Hampshire record (since broken) and led all Division I starting goaltenders with 2.64 goals-against average in 1973-74. ... Left New Hampshire after junior year to pursue pro career, but returned after retirement and received a bachelor's degree in communications in 1982. ... Played on Cape Cod (NAHL) team that folded on Feb. 13, 1976. ... Set New England (WHA) record with two shutouts in WHA semifinal playoff series vs. Houston in 1976. ... Named WHA Player of Week in early March 1977 after beating San Diego 2-0, Houston 3-2 and Quebec 6-2. ... Accepted Los Angeles (NHL) assistant coaching job while still at Clarkson on Feb. 17, 1988. Finished season with Clarkson and reported to work in Los Angeles on Aug. 1, 1988. ... Founded and ran the Cap Raeder Goalie Schools in Philadelphia and Maine during summers after his retirement.

[KyleFreadrich43]

Worked with Melanson, Healy, Fitzpatrick, Hrudey, Stauber, Berthiaume, Knickle and Goverde in Los Angeles.

[Sotnos]

Thanks Chad. Every link I found this afternoon sucked & only said he was a scout & a coach with no details. Guess I didn't look hard enough.

[aapbolt]

thanks for the info Chad. I would be interested in reading your opinion on him. It appears he knows what he is doing and looks like an excellent addition to our staff, obviously with our young goalies. Could he be the tactician we need on the bench?