The Philadelphia Flyers made a surprising move at the start of the season, deciding to send Wade Allison down to their AHL team. The demotion followed a slow start for Allison in the NHL, prompting concern among fans.
Phantoms head coach Ian LaPierre provided a crucial update, expressing worries about Allison's performance, stating it "just didn't look good."
However, almost two months later, LaPierre, now the head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, offered a more positive perspective on Allison's progress. In a recent statement:
"He thinks his reported earlier criticisms of Wade Allison got blown out of proportion a bit." LaPierre highlighted that Allison has been performing well, getting chances even though the points may not reflect it.
He emphasized Allison's commitment and willingness to adhere to the team's expectations, indicating a turnaround in the player's performance and attitude.