Value of: Jake Allen

[Colt55]

He’s an option for the Flames, but if you expect a first for him I think you’ll be disappointed.

I think if retention happens it has to be a first. If no retention then 2nd would work. But we will not be taking salary back.

 

[biturbo19]

Uhh... “very consistent” wouldn’t be my first choice for a Jake Allen description.

Yeah..."Consistently inconsistent" maybe.

Peaks and valleys have defined his career thus far. I think there are teams out there who could benefit from that still, if the peaks come at the right time. But you'd better have a really good Plan B in the even he goes cold at a critical moment.

The Flames actually kinda strike me as an opportunity that'd make sense for him. He's got the sort of "upside" none of their guys do, but obviously with a lot of downside too. Probably worth the risk though.

 

[simon IC]

Allen basically stole the series against the Wild a few years back. He is very capable of being a starter. just don't think it will ever happen again in St. Louis. He just needs a change of scenery. Having said that, we need to find a solid backup, (or possibly even a tandem), goalie for Binnington before we deal Allen. Personally, if we deal Jake it will be to the East.

 

[Chubbinz]

Saying the Blues could get a 1st for Allen is in the running for best joke 2019.

 

[sfvega]

Elliot got us a second, allen with retention will get a first.

Elliot also played well for us. Allen has largely been a tire fire for the last 2 1/2 seasons. And he's making good money for 2 more seasons.

Free to any home. You pick up.

 

[Tube Skates]

He stays another year then starts for Seattle

 

[Mike Liut]

The Blues have a really good roster. I think Seattle will find someone better on the Blues roster than Allen.

 

[DarthProbert]

Allen's finally in his perfect position, he's just overpaid is all. He plays his best when he's got competition for playing time, and he's got it now. He can be a high end backup for the Blues, or someone can trade for him and hope he can be a #1 and be sorely disappointed. Eat the cap hit and know you can rest Binnington when needed.

 

[justafan22]

Allen basically stole the series against the Wild a few years back. He is very capable of being a starter. just don't think it will ever happen again in St. Louis. He just needs a change of scenery. Having said that, we need to find a solid backup, (or possibly even a tandem), goalie for Binnington before we deal Allen. Personally, if we deal Jake it will be to the East.

Ottawa.

Condon ++?

 

[Frenzy31]

No thanks.