Posts About "Jake Allen"
Canadiens News & Rumors: Domi, Allen, Hall & More
September 7th, 2020 In this week’s Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Max Domi switches agents but hasn’t asked the Habs to be moved. Jake Allen speaks about the trade that brought him to Montreal from the St. Louis Blues and the opportunity to share the net with Carey Price. Could there be a match between Taylor Hall and the Canadiens? Meanwhile,...
Canadiens Get the Backup Goalie They Need in Allen
September 2nd, 2020 Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price finally has his Jaroslav Halak. He just goes by Jake Allen instead. Jake Allen (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) After years of failing to properly insulate and rest Price, the Habs took a large step in the right direction by acquiring Allen from the St. Louis Blues. Canadiens general manager...
Blues Move Allen but Lasting Legacy Remains
September 2nd, 2020 In one fell swoop today, St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong clarified the team's goaltending picture for next season, cleared much-needed salary cap space for the team's offseason objectives, and made the pathway to re-signing team captain Alex Pietrangelo clearer. And yet, in St. Louis, many fans' response to the news was...
Canadiens Acquire Allen From Blues
September 2nd, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens have acquired goaltender Jake Allen from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a third and seventh-round pick in 2020. In addition to receiving Allen, the Canadiens are also receiving a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft from the Blues. The third-round pick that the Canadiens are sending to the Blues was...
4 Things That Went Wrong for the Blues in their First Round Loss
August 22nd, 2020 Just one year after winning the Stanley Cup, the St. Louis Blues were unable to win a round in the Stanley Cup playoffs, losing in six games to the Vancouver Canucks. Here four things that went wrong for the club. 1. The Defense Really Didn't Show Up Few defensemen played well for the Blues in this series. They broke down on a...
St. Louis Blues: What to Watch for in Game 4
August 17th, 2020 The St. Louis Blues finally broke through and won their first game in the Edmonton bubble. It took them an exhibition game, three round-robin games and three playoff games for them to get a win. Look for the Blues to try and keep their momentum going into Game 4 with puck possession and physicality. Here are three things to watch...
Devils' Trading Partners: Blues Offer Great Options
August 9th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils are once again in a prime position to weaponize their cap space this offseason. Their current salary cap projections forecast them to have $26 million once the offseason begins, giving them ample opportunity to improve their roster. That won't be the case for many teams due to the salary cap remaining...
Best Blues' Goaltender by Decade
July 25th, 2020 As we round out the by decade lists for the St. Louis Blues forwards, defensemen, and now goaltenders, there are a lot of players to consider given the rich history of the franchise. Out of all the great goaltenders that have played in St. Louis, only one could lead them to the Stanley Cup victory of 2019, Jordan Binnington. He has...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blues, Devils, NHL Phase 2 Memo, More
May 25th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation on what kind of contract the Edmonton Oilers will sign with Andreas Athanasiou. In St. Louis, there are questions about who the Blues will move to free up space for Alex Pietrangelo. In New Jersey, the Devils tried to bring in a coach but were shut down, and the NHL released a memo...
Jake Allen: From Seasoned Starter to Stanley Cup Backup
March 17th, 2020 For any kid who grows up wanting to be a goaltender, their ultimate goal is to be the team's starter. They wanted to be the one that makes that final save in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Related: Scotty Bowman - A Coach's Life I know one kid who played goaltender in our neighborhood and who probably at one point, had that...
THW's Goalie News: Allen's Shutout, Brodeur's History, Week in Review
March 9th, 2020 Jake Allen pitched the only shutout of the night on Sunday, and in the process, he made some franchise history for the St. Louis Blues. Meanwhile, Martin Brodeur set some even more significant history on this date in 1999. Plus, we'll look at the goaltending week in review. Allen Joins Blues History The relationship between Allen...
Blues' 8-Game Win Streak: 3 Factors
March 5th, 2020 After the odd stretch where the St. Louis Blues had won just 2 of 12 games, they have bounced back in a big way. They've tied their season-high winning streak of eight, after defeating the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. Related: Best & Worst Draft Picks Since 2010 There have been many key factors in the...
THW's Goalie News: Rask Perfect, Allen Approaching Liut
March 1st, 2020 The St. Louis Blues have a chase for history on their hands, while the Boston Bruins are red hot in front of an incredible goaltending tandem. Rask Perfect It's another day of rinse, wash, and repeat for the Bruins. After a couple of brutal slip-ups against Canadian teams last week, the NHL-leaders in points are right back on the...
