Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] Jake Allen Extended (2 Years @ $2.875M AAV - Starting in 2021-22)

[BertCorbeau]

Bergevin’s off-season is just strange this year

 

[GreeningOil]

Yikes... 15.75m for goalies

 

[mikeg]

Bergevin has been saddled with terrible backups for so long, at least this gives him some assurance that he can either expose him to expansion or have someone to pick up the pieces in case Primeau is not ready... or... trade Carey (ahahah I know, no one takes that contract)

 

[Burke the Legend]

This is a good move...That is a bargain contract for Allen. He is now VERY tradeable anytime over next 3 years and attractive to Seattle or any team that needs a backup solution. Allen could have gotten more maybe if things recover (look at Crawford) but seems to value the security, takes the term, 6$ million USD in the bank to play hockey, no drama of looking for a contract next year.

 

[Franck]

Bit early to sign a goalie that was poor on his previous team without ever seeing him on his new team

And what if he impressed in his first few games? You think he'd be willing to take a significant pay cut then?

 

[Mal Reynolds]

The covid cash crunch doesn't seem to really be affecting goalie's earning power, now does it.... as long as you're perceived as one of the top 60, that is

Agree with the consensus, odd to extend him when he hasn't played for you yet and with a capable young goalie in the mix

 

[Doc5]

Yikes... 15.75m for goalies

Math clearly isn't your strong suit or you are in the wrong thread.

 

[The Abusement Park]

No worries. It’s cool. He’s actually going to transition to forward next season after they’re unable to resign Gallagher.

Elite defensive forward.

 

[BertCorbeau]

This is a good move...That is a bargain contract for Allen. He is now VERY tradeable anytime over next 3 years and attractive to Seattle or any team that needs a backup solution. Allen could have gotten more maybe if things recover (look at Crawford) but seems to value the security, takes the term, 6$ million USD in the bank to play hockey, no drama of looking for a contract next year.

It may be good value for Allen but the Habs now have $22 mill in cap space with several key roster spaces to fill. With only 5 forwards under contract..

With the cap already flat it seems like an excessive use of cap space that’s at a premium

 

[DingDongCharlie]

In the Habs forum they seem very pleased with this. Hopefully it works out for them. Doesn’t make sense to me but not my pig, not my farm.

 

[frederixx]

Good signing based on last year's numbers. But could he repeat them for 2 more years?

Long gone are the days were goalies like Brodeur could play 95% of the games.

 

[GreeningOil]

Math clearly isn't your strong suit or you are in the wrong thread.

I thought it was 5.75 per year. My bad. I will flog myself for the mistake

 

[abo9]

Yeah potentially not a bad contract if Allen can back up 30 games, but similarly as to the Anderson's case... why don't you WAIT at least a dozen games into the season? I wonder how that affect Gallagher and Danault's morale going forward. Business is business, but it clearly looks like they're not really parts of the plan going forward, and with the lack of communication to the players from management, that might be 2 very important players to make unhappy lol

To see how they play, but also how they fit in with the team... What happens if everyone in the room hates Allen's guts, or Anderson's?

 

[Stormcrow]

I didn't see this one coming either. 2 Things I think here. Either MB doesn't think Primeau will be ready by then or it is a Seattle exposure. I don't know why he extended him now. I am starting to think that Gallagher could be moved sooner rather than later.

 

[Stormcrow]

I thought it was 5.75 per year. My bad. I will flog myself for the mistake

Don't feel bad, I almost spat out my coffee when I read that incorrectly as well lol.

 

[Doc5]

I thought it was 5.75 per year. My bad. I will flog myself for the mistake

No worries!

But I do agree, having more than 13M tied down to goaltending is waaaaaay to much.

 

[drktmplr12]

if you don't sign jake allen, who plays backup next season? MAF?

 

[Adele Dazeem]

I didn't see this one coming either. 2 Things I think here. Either MB doesn't think Primeau will be ready by then or it is a Seattle exposure. I don't know why he extended him now. I am starting to think that Gallagher could be moved sooner rather than later.

You answered your own question. He's a good stopgap and is getting paid lower than the average.

 

[Yog S'loth]

Interesting Allen was like "Cut my pay in half for two years? Sign me up, boss!"

 

[Brownies]

I'm kind of OK with Bergevin's summer if he manages to find a way to start the next season with and happy Gallagher and an happy Danault. If we plan on winning with 3 equal scoring lines we need those guys who have showed to not crumble under the pressure in Montreal and maintain good possession stats.

 

[drktmplr12]

Interesting Allen was like "Cut my pay in half for two years? Sign me up, boss!"

I'm sure he will be swimming in offers of guaranteed income after playing backup to carey price

 

[Got One Cup]

Bit early to sign a goalie that was poor on his previous team without ever seeing him on his new team

Poor? He was one of the best back ups in the league last year.

 

[Stormcrow]

if you don't sign jake allen, who plays backup next season? MAF?

Cayden Primeau Hockey Stats and Profile at hockeydb.com

 

[bretpatrick7]

Why now? What's the rush? I don't understand these extensions to these replaceable players, and it's not like it's dirt cheap.

Expansion draft. also montreal has had a wave of backup goalies coming in and out. This gives some security on the backup position so Price can be rested; however he may be picked up by Seattle given he has a nice contract, but that way we don't lose anyone else. He's expendable,

 

[DingDongCharlie]

if you don't sign jake allen, who plays backup next season? MAF?

He was already signed for next season at $4.3 million or something was he not? This is an extension contract