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Longtime Rangers goaltending guru Benoit Allaire officially retiring
TL;DR
Benoit Allaire, the New York Rangers' goaltending coach for 22 seasons, is retiring after the NHL Draft and free agency. His impact on players, from rookies to Hall of Famers, has been significant.
Key points
- Benoit Allaire is retiring from the New York Rangers.
- He spent 22 seasons with the team.
- Allaire served as goaltending coach for 20 years.
- His contributions to player development were significant.
- He will retire after the NHL Draft and free agency.
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Longtime Rangers goaltending guru Benoit Allaire officially retiring
Benoit Allaire, the New York Rangers’ longtime “goalie whisperer,” is calling it a career. The Rangers said Saturday that Allaire, who spent the past 22 seasons with the Blueshirts, including the first 20 as goaltending coach, is retiring.
He’ll leave after the NHL Draft in late June and free agency in early July, according to The Athletic.
“Benoit Allaire’s contributions to the Rangers over the past two decades have been immeasurable,” president and general manager Chris Drury said. “Whether it was teaching a Hall of Famer or a rookie just starting his career, Benny made everyone he worked with better.
“On behalf of everyone in the Rangers organization, we wish him and his wife, Lyne, all the best in retirement.”
Allaire began his NHL coaching career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1996-97 as their goaltending coach. He joined the Phoenix Coyotes in the same role the following season and worked with them through the 2003-04 season before joining the Rangers as an assistant and goalie coach in July 2004.
Drury promoted him to director of goaltending as well as goalie coach in June 2021. He served as the director of goaltending for the past two seasons, with Jeff Malcolm taking over the day-to-day responsibilities as goalie coach.
The 62-year-old earned a reputation as one of the finest goalie gurus in the NHL.
Henrik Lundqvist joined the organization in 2000 as a seventh-round draft pick, came to the NHL in 2005 and worked closely with Allaire for all 15 years of “The King’s” Hall of Fame career. Allaire also worked with who came to the NHL in 2019-20, won the 2022 Vezina Trophy with a 2.07 goals-against average and .935 save percentage and is established as one of the NHL’s elite goaltenders.
Q&A
Why is Benoit Allaire retiring from the New York Rangers?
Benoit Allaire is retiring after a long career with the Rangers, where he served as goaltending coach for 20 years and contributed significantly to player development.
How long did Benoit Allaire work with the Rangers?
Benoit Allaire worked with the New York Rangers for 22 seasons, including 20 as the goaltending coach.
What did Chris Drury say about Benoit Allaire's contributions?
Chris Drury, the Rangers' president and general manager, stated that Allaire's contributions over the past two decades have been immeasurable, enhancing the skills of both Hall of Famers and rookies.
When will Benoit Allaire officially retire?
Benoit Allaire will officially retire after the NHL Draft in late June and free agency in early July.
