Well you guys honestly can't tell me that Martin Brodeur or Patrick Roy didn't have bad games.
Some of you make it sound like Allen is the only goalie in the history of hockey to have a bad game. Every goalie has a bad game and sadly for Allen it came in the game that mattered the most
Look at it this way, for Canada to have 2 losses in the past 6 years is really good. Oh I happen to recall that the New England Patriots had a poor game a few years ago, I know they lost that game but what were they? 19-0 going into the Superbowl?
Agree. This is the tournament to showcase your stuff and he never showcased anything at this high level tournament. Overall, as a goalie, both of Canada's goalies looked weak.I find it funny how so many people are saying, "he's young, he was nervous, give him a break". You people are making it seem like he was the youngest one there, and that he was the only nervous player to hit the ice in that game. Nobody is saying that he is a bust or anything, but the point is, he lost the Gold for Canada, plain and simple. There is nothing that anyone can say to disprove that. He was not there when he had to be.
players sometimes have off games
his unfortunately was in the gold medal game
There is a facebook group recently made saying he let down 33 million Canadians. I see posts on here saying he lost the gold for Canada. Trust me he is being bashed
I agree with you- people are overreacting, but there is at least SOME warranted criticism. Honestly, Allen wasn't that good.He's a legal adult who failed at what he does in life in front of a large audience. The criticism is deserved. Sure people are overreacting and the one bad game should do nothing to ruin what can be a great career, but there is absolutely nothing wrong with criticizing the guy or his poor play.