Episode 340: Peter Budaj
From InGoal Radio Podcast by David Hutchison, Kevin Woodley, Daren Millard
February 9, 2026 · 1h 38m · Episode 340
About this episode
Peter Budaj shares lessons from his NHL career and coaching experience.
Episode 340 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features 13-year NHL veteran and second-year Anaheim Ducks goalie coach Peter Budaj. In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Budaj takes us through some of the most important lessons -- on and off the ice -- from an NHL career twice derailed with prolonged stints in the AHL, and the transition to coaching. From breaking into pro hockey alongside boyhood idol Patrick Roy, to finding your own game while playing alongside some of the world's best -- his partners included Carey Price, Jonathan Quick and Andrei Vasilevskiy -- the importance of great fitness, and how to succeed in the backup role, Budaj shares several great lessons for goalies of all ages and skill levels. In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop it Goaltending U the App, we dig into the potential dangers of statements like "you can do anything you put your mind to" for young goalies. We also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Eric Comrie of the Winnipeg Jets breaking down RVH decisions while managing a bumper threat on the power play. And in our weekly gear segment, we head to The…
People in this episode
Guest: Peter Budaj
Topics covered
- NHL
- goalie coaching
- fitness
- backup role
- youth development
Keywords
- Anaheim Ducks
- AHL
- Pro Reads
- RVH decisions
- CCM chest protectors
Sponsors
The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, NHL Sense Arena, Stop it Goaltending U the App, Vizual Edge
Mentioned in this episode
Products: CCM, CCM chest protectors
Books & works: Stop it Goaltending U the App, Pro Reads
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