Confirmed Trade: [MTL/STL] Montreal acquires Jake Allen, a 2022 7th from St. Louis for 2020 3rd, 7th

[Stand Witness]

But why?

 

[Reality Czech]

I don't get it for MTL. They are doing STL a big favor. One more trade and they can re-sign Pietrangelo, if they want.

They still owe us from the Scandella trade!

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Seems a bit odd....unless there's something going on with Price they aren't telling anyone. (Surgery perhaps?)

 

[IranCondraAffair]

He had a great season, he's only 30, he isn't overpaid or signed to a long-term contract that might handcuff a team.

Under normal circumstances he should have gotten more. That said, I think they were smart for "striking early". In a few weeks they could look like geniuses for not waiting. The market could be so tight in a few weeks THEY could have been the ones giving up a 3rd.

Getting him for a 3rd is a great deal though too even if it doesn't make sense for Montreal to have 14M in goal-tending.

Maybe Montreal intends on retaining some salary and getting a 2nd for him?

 

[Habs Halifax]

Wow, great trade for the Blues. Surprised they got a 3rd for Allen without retention.

Is no retention official yet?

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Makes sense from both sides. Maybe Habs overpaid a bit, you’d think they could’ve maybe gotten a pick for helping the Blues out.. but it’s a win win imo.

 

[Jets]

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I guess it’s payback for the value they extracted from the Scandella trade.

 

[Ctrain2k]

I don’t get this one. A 4.35 million dollar backup to Price?

Desperation, they haven’t had another NHL goalie in years and probably wouldn’t have used the cap anyway.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I am confused.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

14mil in goalies... Where's the dodge ball bold strategy meme

They have plenty of cap space

 

[Colt55]

I think its funny. Everyone said we would have to pay to get rid of allen and bozak. So far we got a 3rd for allen. Lets see what happens to bozak

 

[M88K]

They have plenty of cap space

And your point is?

 

[Habs Halifax]

Seems a bit odd....unless there's something going on with Price they aren't telling anyone. (Surgery perhaps?)

OMG. This is about the Habs finding a back-up for Price. Our record for the back-up since Budaj left is horrible. Bergevin said he will make it a priority in the end of season press conference. Nothing wrong with Price

 

[Vektor]

I wish nothing but good things for Allen. He is a real pro.

 

[57special]

The point is that STL is desperate to make cap space, and that MTL should have been able to wring more from them for taking their 4M+ back up goalie.

 

[Empoleon8771]

That's about what I expected Allen to go for in a trade, interesting to see.

 

[Halakitlikethat]

And your point is?

My point is it doesn’t really matter that they are spending 14 mill on goalies especially since Allen is only signed for one more year

 

[Spektre]

Clearing cap begins for the Blues

 

[ismelofhockey]

They still owe us from the Scandella trade!

I thought he'd played well for the Blues? Don't you need him even more now that Bouwmeester is down?

 

[Funk21]

14mil in goalies... Where's the dodge ball bold strategy meme

 

[MXD]

That feels like a stupid move.

 

[67Blues]

Finally payback for this

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Not sure how this is puzzling to some folks. Allen was very solid for ST. L this year, and Price needs an adequate backup. Lindgren is not that, and Primeau is wasted in that role. Habs still have a ton of cap space which they will not use.

Good win-win trade for both teams. Habs improve their team by a not-insignificant amount and the Blues get capspace to bring back Pietrangelo (and maybe Dunn, too?). My guess is Bozak will be next, but who knows.

 

[Twain]

MTL has a need for back up, a lot of picks and the cap space, but that still feels a bit much considering that they are practically doing a huge favor for the Blues.