Frédéric Allard is very disappointed with the way the Rocket used him

In the last few days, we learned that Quebecer Frédéric Allard had taken advantage of his autonomy to sign a contract in Europe. The defenseman will spend the next two years in Sweden.

Was it because he didn’t necessarily believe he could find work in the AHL? No.

The fact is, if he wanted to return to the AHL and not really have the chance to play in the NHL, he preferred to sign in Europe to open the eyes of NHL scouts to his abilities.

That’s exactly what he didn’t like about his time in Laval: he didn’t really get a chance to demonstrate his skills. That’s what he told Jean-François Chaumont of the Journal de Montréal.

Frédéric Allard has signed a two-year contract with the Lulea team in Sweden.

“I’d rather talk about taking a break from my NHL dream than writing it off.“https://t.co/aUWYnxxhaT

– J-F Chaumont (@JFChaumontJDM) May 12, 2023

Let’s face it: he loved playing for the Habs, and in the end, he has very fond memories of his time with the Tricolore organization, where he realized his dream. He doesn’t want to talk too much about the CH.

But in Laval, he was often overlooked, and he seems to think he was seen only as a defensive defenseman.

They acquired me for a reason, but they didn’t want to find out what that reason was. – Frédéric Allard

While he says he’s “very disappointed” not to have played often with the Rocket, he’s happy to have had the chance to wear the Tricolore uniform. It’s one of his great moments.

His goal is to get back into the good graces of NHL scouts and rediscover his offensive side. He didn’t feel he could do that in the Canadiens organization. That’s a good assessment of the situation.

Frédéric Allard’s association with the Habs will be short-lived as he moves to Sweden next year. One of the best people to play for the Rocket in six years, in my opinion. https://t.co/WNEV3ZLvVt

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) May 9, 2023

He felt too old to be the big brother of the youngsters, and he doesn’t just want to be the one who stays down to help the youngsters up. He wants his chance in the NHL too.

Will his path be the right one? We think his chances are better than if he’d stayed in North America.

In bursts

– It’s on.

And it’s off to the 2023 World Hockey Championship! 🏒#GoHabsGo | #MondialIIHF https://t.co/0UdpL8Rlv2

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) May 12, 2023

– Loui Eriksson doesn’t think his European club treated him well. [JdeM]

– Really?

And it’s off to the 2023 World Hockey Championship! 🏒#GoHabsGo | #MondialIIHF https://t.co/0UdpL8Rlv2

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) May 12, 2023