Anthony Martineau gives a perfect example of why Samuel Montembeault deleted his social media

Montembeault has been talked about a lot since the beginning of the season, and not always for the right reasons.

Many have wondered why Montembeault deleted his Instagram a few weeks ago after a rough patch. In my opinion, it's clear there's more to the story than just on-ice performance.

This is where journalist Anthony Martineau helps show the other side. He shared a simple story that speaks volumes about Montembeault.

He wanted to show who Samuel Montembeault really is, away from the noise and criticism. Indeed, Martineau posted a touching video.

In it, Montembeault is seen stopping his car upon arriving at the Bell Centre to sign autographs for young fans.

Martineau wrote this:

But not everyone reacted positively...

One fan directly attacked the goalie by talking about his season. He wrote that he deserved the criticism and that another non-Québécois player would never be defended so much.

Martineau replied with a clear sentence:

It's clear the pressure on him is immense, with comments coming from all sides. Social media in Montreal can be especially harsh.

We often forget that these are human beings who also go through difficult moments.