Montreal Canadiens Replace Goaltending Coach Eric Raymond with Interim Marco Marciano
The Montreal Canadiens have made a significant change in their coaching staff by firing goaltending coach Eric Raymond. This decision, announced on Wednesday, comes just 53 games into the NHL season.
Montreal Canadiens Goaltending Challenges
Despite currently holding a playoff position in the Eastern Conference, the Canadiens have faced challenges in net. Their goalies, Jakub Dobes, Samuel Montembeault, and Jacob Fowler, have recorded a combined save percentage of .884. This statistic places them 28th among the 32 teams in the league.
Interim Replacement Named
Marco Marciano, previously the goaltending coach for the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket, has been appointed as the interim replacement. He will serve in this capacity for the remainder of the season.
Raymond’s Tenure and Comparisons
Eric Raymond had been with the Canadiens since 2021. His departure marks a notable shift, as he is the second goaltending coach to be let go this season. The New York Islanders also recently made a similar change.
- Islanders’ Change: Pierre Greco was fired after just six games.
- Sergei Naumovs: He succeeded Greco and has a strong coaching background with goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
- Sorokin’s Performance: Since the coaching change, the Islanders’ goaltenders have improved, achieving the fourth-best save percentage in the NHL at .907 over 46 games.
The Canadiens will now look to improve their position with Marciano at the helm, aiming to enhance their goaltending performance for the remainder of the season.
