Recalled/Assigned: Conor Allen

[NYRFAN218]

Pat Leonard ‏@PLeonardNYDN 1m
#NYR announce they have recalled defenseman Conor Allen ... he will practice with the team tomorrow at Kettler

https://twitter.com/PLeonardNYDN/status/416771316817989632

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[Idlerlee]

DZ getting thrown under a bus thats being rolled over by a tank after getting hit by an airplane ?

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Well that was quick. Looks like Stralman will be out awhile.

 

[NYRFAN218]

Well that was quick. Looks like Stralman will be out awhile.

Not sure about that. All they've said is they're unsure if he'll play Sunday and with Staal probably not ready, they need another body on defense just in case he can't go.

 

[17futurecap]

Well that was quick. Looks like Stralman will be out awhile.

Might just be precautionary, AV said Stralman injury wasn't serious.

 

[*Bob Richards*]

True, true. Here's hoping it's just a precautionary move.

 

[I Eat Crow]

Insurance move in case Stralman can't go. I'll be bold and say he sticks for one reason or another. Good luck kid

 

[Samuel Culper III]

Del Zotto trade imminent

 

[mike14]

Hopefully Stals is good to go, but if not, congrats to Allen on getting called up to the big time

 

[mrmovies779]

If Anton plays next game I wonder if Moore is getting benched in favor of Allen.He had another rough game defensively tonight.

 

[Gospel of Prospal]

I don't see why. I mean, Cody Franson should be enough.

 

[silverfish]

Hope Stralman is good to play Saturday, but also definitely wouldn't mind getting a look at Allen. He was good in the preseason.

Our D Sunday should be pretty good with Franson in there

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Never seen him play. Can he contribute for 20 MPG defensively at the NHL level yet? I'm afraid that Girardi and McDonagh are going to be over 30 MPG every night that Staal and Stralman are out. You can't give MDZ and Moore over 20 MPG. You can if you want to set the record for most goals allowed in a game. Besides that, you can't give these two 2nd D pairing minutes. At least not both of them.

 

[RangersHank*]

Allen will save us

 

[Beacon]

In the Hartford thread, I wrote repeatedly in the recent weeks that he's not far from being NHL ready. Honestly, not sure he's already ready (he's being called up more because of the injuries than because his of own play) and people may be disappointed with him, but please keep in mind that this is his first pro season.

Allen is a steady, two-way presence. Don't expect him to come and wow you with some spectacular plays, but he might be a solid presence as our 6th defenseman.

 

[Trxjw]

Glad he got a call. Hope he sees some NHL ice time. Love his skill set.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Awesome. Love Allen. Underrated prospect within this organization. Definitely has the potential to be a valuable contributor. Reminds me of Andy Greene.

 

[Beer League Sniper]

I thought Allen deserved the 7 spot purely based on his camp, but obviously there was no point keeping him up just to sit in the press box and get an occasional game ala Falk.

He looked very steady and calm with the puck in preseason. Fluid skater, and can play the right side if needed.

Excited to see what the kid can do if he manages to see game action.

 

[slipknottin]

I thought Allen deserved the 7 spot purely based on his camp, but obviously there was no point keeping him up just to sit in the press box and get an occasional game ala Falk.

He looked very steady and calm with the puck in preseason. Fluid skater, and can play the right side if needed.

Excited to see what the kid can do if he manages to see game action.

He's been RD full time for the pack for awhile now.

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

If Anton plays next game I wonder if Moore is getting benched in favor of Allen.He had another rough game defensively tonight.

More likely AV has seen enough of Falk for a while--with only 5 defenseman for the majority of the game Falk got less than 12 minutes.

Allen looked better in pre-season than Falk has played all season.

 

[Brooklyn Ranger]

He's been RD full time for the pack for awhile now.

Not surprising since Allen played the right side exclusively during pre-season.

 

[Vickers8]

Awesome. Love Allen. Underrated prospect within this organization. Definitely has the potential to be a valuable contributor. Reminds me of Andy Greene.

I agree BB, liked his poise and he was very polished in camp

 

[surf]

These HF scouts here crack me up..Rangers play what 8 pre season games? Allen maybe got into 4 off the top of my head and played 10 to 12 min a game? and people are comparing him to NHL players after barley seeing them?? The arrogance is hilarious...I'm not talking about the guys who watch in Hartford I trust your opinions its the guys who love to talk without knowing

 

[eco's bones]

These HF scouts here crack me up..Rangers play what 8 pre season games? Allen maybe got into 4 off the top of my head and played 10 to 12 min a game? and people are comparing him to NHL players after barley seeing them?? The arrogance is hilarious...I'm not talking about the guys who watch in Hartford I trust your opinions its the guys who love to talk without knowing

Rangers played 6 preseason games. Allen played in 3. Against the Flyers, Oilers and Kings. He paired with Staal against the Oilers so I'm sure he got his share of ice time in that one. The pairs against the Kings were Moore/Stralman, Del Zotto/Bickel, Falk/Allen. Allen played the right side pretty much if I remember right throughout training camp and in those games. The Flyers had the likes of LeCavalier, Simmonds, Hartnell, Voracek and Coutourier in their lineup. The Oilers had the likes of Schultz, Hall, Hemsky, Eberle, and Perron in their lineup. The Kings pretty much had their full lineup with the exception of Justin Brown.

What I remember of Allen is he played very well. His positioning was good. He was calm with the puck--not a panicky type. Moved the puck well. His size is fine. Average physicality. He's had a good rookie year in Hartford.

More obvious that this call up is insurance in case Stralman and Staal can't go on Sunday than it means DZ is being traded--though DZ might be on the way out--Allen's coming up is to fill holes. With McIlrath out short term and I believe Bickel is out as well--the other options would have been Aaron Johnson who has extensive NHL experience but who is a left sider or Danny Syvret.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

Awesome. Love Allen. Underrated prospect within this organization. Definitely has the potential to be a valuable contributor. Reminds me of Andy Greene.

I'd be thrilled if we get that from him. Definitely a nice look