Comments on: THE GOALIE CONSULTANT FROM TRINIDADThe hockey life of Sudarshan “Sudsie” Maharaj

By: Rick @ Weider Olympic Weight Set

Rick @ Weider Olympic Weight Set — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:55:07 +0000

This is the most thorough and informative information I have found. I really enjoyed it.

By: Willis

Willis — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:25:09 +0000

Great article, CB, very interesting. Look forward to the next part.

By: JPinVA

JPinVA — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:08:44 +0000

CB,
Just wanted to say thanks for shedding some light on a subject that has been in the dark for so long. This has answered a lot of questions.

Nick, I think Sudsie has been a “consultant” and working with DP since DP was with Stirling in the AHL. Sudsie may have been the best contribution from Stirling as I believe he was the one who initiated contact.

It looks like he’s done a fine job with the current new england goaltenders, I wonder if he can do the same with PAST GOALIES…

By: Nick G

Nick G — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:56:08 +0000

I’m a bit confused on one thing. Sudsie has been shunted around the organization, they’ve had goal tending coach changes so much of the time…Where was Sudsie during the Nolan era, Why did we get rid of Lefebre, and what was in the decision to bring Sudsie back?

By: Vlad from Brooklyn

Vlad from Brooklyn — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:16:39 +0000

Thanks CB for the article. Good info. As I see, a lot of your readers were wondering who is this guy. It is actualy amaizing that guys from Asia would dedicate themselves to the sport they never knew was existed when they were groving up. Usualy most of kids would pick their fan base sport’s priorities based on their parent’s sport orientation.
Tnanks again, and keep up great work.
Go Isles!

By: randy boyd

randy boyd — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:18:42 +0000

Thanks CB for a great story. Now I know who the hell Sudsie is and why he has been here for so long. I thought he was some crazy associate of Wang who was brought in to give someone a job. I stand corrected.

Keep up the great work. As you can probably tell from the feedback, the Isles fans really love your website and truly appreciate your efforts to provide timely, accurate information about our hapless, yet beloved,team.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:04:46 +0000

Chris- great job in posting the piece on Sudsie! I’ve wondered about his qualifications for years…no more need for me to question whether or not he has the chops for the gig based solely on his last name. Shallow, yes, but a goalie coach with a last name of “Vachon” or “Melanson” SOUNDS a bit more acceptable. Can’t wait for part 2.

By: straightshooter

straightshooter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:09:46 +0000

Excellent stuff Chris. It serves as a reminder that there are countless individuals in all walks of life who may not be “mega stars” yet in their own way inspire us. Looking forward to your follow up.

By: ISLESFAN999

ISLESFAN999 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:26:58 +0000

Great job as always. Amazing the way macondald is playing. Hes a pretty darn good #2 goalie. Also how about the isles trading some vets any chance we trade someone soon>

By: guerin13

guerin13 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:52:08 +0000

i always wondered who the mysterious sudsie was. he’s always been one of those guys that would get mentioned in a lot of press releases w/o any real explanation of who he was or what he was doing. he sounds like an interesting guy. good article chris.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:28:43 +0000

Mike – you can email the people from the Lighthouse to ask.

I will say this – don’t assume no news is bad news.

By: Claude From Valley Stream

Claude From Valley Stream — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:15:20 +0000

Once again Chris great story. I to have been questioning who this consultant to the Isles has been and now finally a face to the name (life story).Thank you Sudsie for your obvouis great work in helping keep our kids in the real world state of mind. Money can change people all to often for the worse. Our young core of goalies have never been in any problem as well as our other players. You were probably not around for Darius ” look out for the pole” Kasperitus,to bad. These kids will need as much help staying focused as possible, this year. Don`t worry about the car ,if it was a Saab it need to burn.

Claude