Pros and Cons to Allaire's Absence

[GoalieGuild]

If you would like some of my thoughts on Francois Allaire leaving the Leafs, I posted a lengthy piece on it.

http://www.thegoalieguild.com/2012/0...aires-absence/

I discuss the main pro and con of this move, and why he would be a perfect fit in Colorado. I also look at a few potential replacements.

It's important to keep in mind the actual "con" of this move. When young raw-skilled prospects are taught to play a certain way for a few years, to shift back to a totally different methodology can end up being a negative.

Who the Leafs hire as a replacement is a massive decision considering they have absolutely zero veteran experienced guys in the system. It might make most sense to promote Filiautrault for now.

[GoalieGuild]

Here are some more of my thoughts on the transition that will take place with new goalie coach Rick St. Croix. Couple of questions posed from Maple Leafs HotStove:

http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2012/0...ltending-coach

In my article I said how Allaire is like the Brodeur of goalie coaches. After seeing Cox's article and some other stuff, it's even more true.

Both are "stubborn" and both have a wealth of pride. Can't really blame Allaire for not agreeing to those three terms RC laid in front of him.