Jakub Dobes<\/a> revealed that he initially refused an important request from the Montreal Canadiens when he arrived in professional hockey.<\/p>\nThe young goaltender did not want to work with a mental performance coach when the organization first suggested the idea.<\/p>\n
But he eventually changed his mind for his own benefit and for the team!<\/p>\n
It is exactly the kind of decision that could explain his incredible success during the 2026 playoffs.<\/p>\n
A revelation that says a lot about the young Dobes’ maturity.<\/p>\n
Pete Fry’s impact on Jakub Dobes is becoming impossible to ignore during the playoffs<\/p>\n
When Dobes made the jump to the professional level, Marco Marciano had indeed recommended that he see a specialist to help him stay calmer during intense moments.<\/p>\n
The Canadiens’ goaltending coach had noticed that the young Czech goalie sometimes became anxious in certain situations and that it affected his performances on the ice.<\/p>\n
But at first, Dobes was not interested in the idea of speaking with someone who could help him mentally.<\/p>\n
However, Dobes eventually gave in and agreed to meet with Pete Fry, the mental coach he still consults every week.<\/p>\n
And today, Pete Fry has become an important part of his career.<\/p>\n
The specialist helps him keep his composure on the ice even when things go badly.<\/p>\n
It is exactly the kind of support that can transform a young goaltender into a top professional.<\/p>\n
The results speak for themselves in these playoffs.<\/p>\n
Dobes eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round despite the enormous pressure on his shoulders.<\/p>\n
He also delivered several clutch performances against the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, and he even bounced back spectacularly after a difficult start in Game 5 when he allowed 3 goals on 4 shots.<\/p>\n
It is exactly the kind of mentality that can make the difference in a Game 7.<\/p>\n
And that is precisely the perfect context for tonight at KeyBank Center.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
3 HOURS AGO|143 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Jakub Dobes reveals the Canadiens request he first refused before his playoff breakout<\/p>\n
Who do you think will be the Canadiens’ number one goalie in three years?<\/p>\n
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