Interesting development regarding a possible transaction involving Jake Allen
PUBLICATION
Jeff Drouin
July 11, 2022 (9:17)
During the 2022 draft in Montreal, Jake Allen's name was widely circulated on the trade market and several teams are very interested in acquiring him.
According to information from the excellent Kevin Weekes (NHL Network and ESPN), trade talks involving Allen have really heated up and we shouldn't be surprised if an announcement comes this week.
Today, it's Nick Alberga's (Sportsnet) turn to have some news on the subject:
"I'm told that Washington, Toronto and Edmonton, among others, have officially inquired about acquiring goalie Jake Allen from the #GoHabsGo.
Montreal likes him a lot, so unsurprisingly, the price is high."
An interesting development!
So it seems to be between: the Capitals, the Leafs and the Oilers. These teams are also interested in Darcy Kuemper and Jack Campbell, so when these goalies sign their new contracts (this Wednesday), Allen's value will skyrocket and buyers might really up their offers for a possible deal.
Even if the number of wins wasn't there this season, goaltender Jake Allen still did well in front of the CH net last season.
Allen will be paid $2.875 million next year and will be in the last year of his contract. (A bargain)
However, if Carey Price is not able to play, or at least start next season, the Habs' staff could absolutely decide to keep Allen's services (and not trade him)
If that was your decision, what would you do? Trade Allen and sign another goalie? Keep Allen?
POLL |
JUILLET 11 | 487 ANSWERS Interesting development regarding a possible transaction involving Jake Allen If it was your decision, what would you do? Trade Allen and sign another goalie? Keep Allen? |
Trade Allen | 228 | 46.8 % |
Keep Allen | 259 | 53.2 % |
List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Elias Edmonson Cole Caufield Slips Up in Press Conference, Leaks Lineup Change Ahead of Tonight's Game |
|
1 hour ago | By Elias Edmonson Canadiens Make Two Announcements and Reveal Dach's Status Ahead of Tonight's Game |
|
2 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Former NHLer and TSN Analyst Passes Away at 56, Hockey World Mourns |
|
3 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Insider Frank Seravalli Leaks Failed Trade Between Capitals and Canadiens |
|
16 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Martin St-Louis Loses Patience in Press Conference Over Questions About Patrik Laine |
|
17 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Injury Woes Continue: Canadiens Announce More Bad News, This Time on Offense |
|
19 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Good News for the Canadiens Despite Tough Loss to the Jets Yesterday |
|
22 hours ago | By Elias Edmonson Kaiden Guhle Undergoes Surgery as Canadiens Announce Timeline for His Absence |
Previously on HabsFanatics