‘When Goalies Were Weird’ is a six-part narrative podcast from theScore about some of the most fascinating characters in NHL history. Host John Matisz profiles unforgettable ‘90s-era goalies by talking to former NHL stars, Hockey Hall of Famers, coaches, broadcasters, and executives. These goalies played when the position was undergoing a revolution in style and substance - the butterfly goalie replaced the stand-up, and equipment got bigger and lighter. The old guard's quirks and the new guard's innovations melded together to produce an era of pure chaos inside and outside the blue paint.
Finale: Martin Brodeur, Garth Snow, Damian Rhodes, Jim Carey
Jim Carey stockpiled individual awards before quitting the game in his mid-20s. Damian Rhodes stood out as eccentric on a team filled with superstitious players. Garth Snow talked trash without remorse and fought enforcers. Martin Brodeur was a transcendent talent whose jolly presence made him unique. These are their stories.
12/27/2021 • 49 minutes, 8 seconds
Curtis Joseph
Curtis Joseph was the loveable workhorse among 1990s-era goalies. He was a down-to-earth star who thrived in hectic, pressure-filled playing environments. After an improbable rise through the ranks, "Cujo" manned the crease in 19 NHL seasons for six teams, most notably the Blues, Oilers and Maple Leafs. This is his story.
12/20/2021 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
Ed Belfour
Eddie 'The Eagle' Belfour was the dogged perfectionist, a tireless competitor whose intensity was unrivaled. Belfour, who played for five NHL teams, most notably Chicago, Dallas, and Toronto, meticulously prepared for games. He was a warrior on the ice and a wild card off it. This is his story.
12/13/2021 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
Ron Hextall
Ron Hextall was the ultimate disrupter, a fierce goalie who entertained with a unique skill set. During two lengthy stints in Philadelphia, as well as short stays in Quebec City and New York, Hextall revolutionized puck handling for netminders while rarely shying away from a fight. This is his story.
12/6/2021 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
Patrick Roy
Patrick Roy was the biggest and loudest superstar among 1990s-era goalies. He was the total package - skilled, smart, clutch, innovative and, of course, cocky. He won four Stanley Cups, two apiece in Montreal and Colorado, while helping popularize the now-ubiquitous butterfly style. This is his story.
11/29/2021 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds
Dominik Hasek
Dominik Hasek will go down as one of the greatest goalies of all-time and the most unusual. Few could have predicted the 199th selection in the 1983 NHL Draft from Pardubice, Czechoslovakia would end up a hockey rock star in Buffalo and a six-time Vezina Trophy winner. This is his story.
