Jake Allen Appreciation thread.
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Sorinth
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I know we're all glad to see him gone but he definitely deserves some appreciation. Came here for a what should have been an easy job, backup to Price but ended up having to be the #1 in a tough market while mentoring the next set of guys.
And for all the talk this year about how the 3 goalie situation can't last/doesn't work, it did in fact work. Montembeault established himself as a starter, Primeau found his game at the NHL level, and Allen did enough to show he still had value. It worked because of the professionalism of Allen so I wish him nothing but the best.
And for all the talk this year about how the 3 goalie situation can't last/doesn't work, it did in fact work. Montembeault established himself as a starter, Primeau found his game at the NHL level, and Allen did enough to show he still had value. It worked because of the professionalism of Allen so I wish him nothing but the best.
nhlfan9191
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The three goalie system wasn’t ideal for anyone so I have a lot of respect that he didn’t bitch and complain like a lot of veterans likely would’ve in the same situation. Good luck on a better team.
Picaroon
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As a New Brunswicker, there aren't many NB'ers in the NHL. Of those who have made it, they tend to leave and not look back. Not Jake Allen.
He has come back regularly and donated equipment to many minor hockey teams, played in local golf tournaments and partook in fundraisers. I know quite a few folks who have met him with only great things to say.
My wife was at a fundraising dinner he was attending and she got him to sign a hat for me. He was more than happy to.
He is a total class act and handled some tumultuous times in Montreal like a total pro. I hope he can have some playoff success in New Jersey.
He has come back regularly and donated equipment to many minor hockey teams, played in local golf tournaments and partook in fundraisers. I know quite a few folks who have met him with only great things to say.
My wife was at a fundraising dinner he was attending and she got him to sign a hat for me. He was more than happy to.
He is a total class act and handled some tumultuous times in Montreal like a total pro. I hope he can have some playoff success in New Jersey.
The Great Weal
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Seems like a great guy and he's well liked by the team. We don't have the Finals run without him given that he was our starter that year.
Solid man, solid team player who I wish nothing but the best for him and his family.
I liked you more than Scrivens, Condon, Niemi, Kinkaid, Lindgren or Auld, but less than Halak or Budaj.
The Real Timo
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Spring in Fialta
A malign star kept him
Complete professional who rendered some good services despite a poor season this year. Came across as a good guy too. Wish him nothing but the best.
Gravity
Generational Poster
Appretian? That's not a typo, that's a whole new word.
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le_sean
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He was good for us in the tail end of the Price years, and he could have made the 3 goalie situation a lot more of a headache but was a good soldier about it. Respect to Jay Gallon
Beaker
In My Lab Goggles
Beaker
In My Lab Goggles
I appretian you, Jake. Wish him the best in NJ. I would’ve preferred we keep him but a 3rd is good value. I hope Fowler comes through for us.
Picaroon
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Hahaha couldn't have said it better myself. Made the name back in the day when it was the only craft brewery around. Much better options these days.
Kimota
ROY DU NORD!!!
Thanks Jake Allen for being such a class act.... You could have bitched this year but you acted as a real pro. And yes, thanks for the 3rd pick because in the end, out of all the G who were available, you were the only one traded. Tells a lot.
ThaDevilGirl
Every day is a day off
I still appreciate it when I can get some Melon Head lol.
Thanks for everything Jake!
And please, can someone correct the thread title!
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great team guy, who carried a broken, covid-riddled habs team into the playoffs until Carey was ready to go on that cup run in 2021
Canadiens Ghost
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A true pro that didn't complain about the situation. Wish him all the best.
Bottle Rocket
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He is a true Pro. Could make great saves, followed by weak goals. But in the end he played his role well, a good soldier who helped the next gen without complaining.
