Real Kyper & Bourne Vally's View: Goalie Warm-Up Routines
Mar 24, 2026
Steve Valiquette, former NHL netminder, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, breaks down goalie warm-up routines and the analytics behind them. He dissects neck-impact risks, ideal shooter targets to conserve energy, eye-tracking blind spots, rebound creation strategies, and how backups and starter usage affect teams down the stretch.
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Why Many Warmup Headshots Are The Goalie's Fault
- Steve Valiquette recounts frequent warmup hits are often the goalie's fault for dropping early rather than the shooter's error.
- He describes instructing shooters to aim at gloves to avoid five-hole reps and conserve energy during warmups, explaining why high shots are preferred.
Tuck Chin And Train Eyes During The Season
- Do train eye-tracking and keep your chin tucked to avoid unexpected warmup shots to the neck and head.
- Valiquette highlights vision exercises and tracking as season-long drills to prevent lapses that cause injuries.
Rangers' Retool Stems From Star Underperformance
- Valiquette argues the Rangers' struggles stem from repeated playoff underperformance by key stars, prompting a retool rather than a minor fix.
- He maps the organization's likely core kept (Shesterkin, Fox, Panarin, Miller, Lafreniere) and signals broader roster changes.