Jake Allen<\/a> wasn’t the biggest fan of \u00c9ric Raymond, his goaltending coach during his time in Montreal.<\/p>\nIt’s a detail that sheds new light on the trade.<\/p>\n
Until now, nobody knew Allen felt that way about the man who served as his goaltending coach in Montreal.<\/p>\n
Raymond had developed a very specific reputation around the hockey world.<\/p>\n
He was described as an old-school coach, firmly rooted in a traditional approach to the goaltending position.<\/p>\n
That kind of philosophy doesn’t work for every goalie. Each netminder responds differently to a coaching method, and what motivates one can irritate another.<\/p>\n
\u00c9ric Raymond’s demanding style didn’t sit well with Jake Allen<\/p>\n
Raymond was also known for being demanding.<\/p>\n
He could be hard on his goaltenders, and that approach apparently didn’t sit well with Allen.<\/p>\n
An experienced veteran who’s used to following his own routine won’t always respond well to that kind of coaching.<\/p>\n
Chemistry between a goalie and his coach can’t be forced, yet it remains incredibly important.<\/p>\n
This revelation offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes with the Canadiens. How many other goalies felt the same way about Raymond but never spoke publicly?<\/p>\n
Allen’s experience shows how quickly a poor coach-goalie fit can shape a player’s time with a team.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
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A player traded by the Canadiens reportedly clashed with a coach in Montreal<\/p>\n
Do you believe \u00c9ric Raymond is to blame for Samuel Montembeault’s disappointing season?<\/p>\n
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