Former Leafs prospect netminder Justin Pogge joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to take a stroll down memory lane.
Pogge caught us up on life after playing, including his current role as goalie coach for the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, and shared the biggest lessons from his career that now shape his coaching philosophy. He reflected on a true full-circle moment serving as a goalie coach for Canada’s World Junior team, two decades after starring for the country at the same tournament.
The conversation also turned to Toronto’s crease. Pogge weighed in on Joseph Woll, explained why he’s high on Dennis Hildeby, and discussed his belief in big goaltenders and the value of net coverage and surface area.
Finally, Pogge addressed the elephant in the room: his connection to Tuukka Rask and the infamous trade that sent Rask to Boston for Andrew Raycroft, with Pogge anointed as Toronto’s goalie of the future. He opened up on the behind-the-scenes pressure of being “the guy” the Leafs kept, and what it was like navigating those expectations as Rask went on to a sensational NHL career.
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