He would be a cheap option for the Oilers who lost their 2 goalies or so it seems. They could then spent elsewhere.
- deadpoulet

The thing with Allen is that he could never be a true 50-60 game starter. Why the Blues were always trading for goalies. If the Oilers trade for him then they are looking at getting another 1B goalie.

yes but it's rather unlikely that Price returns, and Primeau needs more time in the AHL. plus, Allen is a very good backup but he doesn't have the value of a #1, it's not like the return would be that amazing. like I said, I don't get it, oh well lol
- Pat1993

It's called assest management. You get something out of an asset instead of losing it for nothing. They can still sign Montembaum on the cheap and get a vet on the UFA market. It's not like it would be the end of the world or something.

yes but it's rather unlikely that Price returns, and Primeau needs more time in the AHL. plus, Allen is a very good backup but he doesn't have the value of a #1, it's not like the return would be that amazing. like I said, I don't get it, oh well lol
- Pat1993

Even if Price returns, does anyone really believe he can play more than 25 games?

The thing with Allen is that he could never be a true 50-60 game starter. Why the Blues were always trading for goalies. If the Oilers trade for him then they are looking at getting another 1B goalie.
- mr.peanut

When healthy, I think he's better than Smith. And he's cheap, so they could get somebody else to split games with him.

Habs could use Barrie if they move Petry (maybe).

Even if Price returns, does anyone really believe he can play more than 25 games?
- Mashadar

Oh, I don't think Price will return. But Habs could replace Allen, is what I'm saying. They will have to in a year or so anyway.

The worst thing Hughes could announce at 2 is that he will leave the #1 choice to hb posters after they reach a conscensus.
- Réal_Ruelle

Worst??



Bergeron would still have a job had he done that..

When healthy, I think he's better than Smith. And he's cheap, so they could get somebody else to split games with him.

Habs could use Barrie if they move Petry (maybe).
- deadpoulet

He is better than Smith, and so are you. It doesn't change the fact that if you get Allen you need to get another 40 game goalie. The Oilers are fed up of have 2 40 game guys.

It's called assest management. You get something out of an asset instead of losing it for nothing. They can still sign Montembaum on the cheap and get a vet on the UFA market. It's not like it would be the end of the world or something.
- deadpoulet

yup, which is precisely why I would keep him. he isn't a true #1 goalie but he's among the top backups, which is perfect for the habs right now if you anticipate finishing low in the standings, while not being completely humiliated all year long. no point in acquiring a vet elsewhere, you already have him. let bygones be bygones I guess.

When healthy, I think he's better than Smith. And he's cheap, so they could get somebody else to split games with him.

Habs could use Barrie if they move Petry (maybe).
- deadpoulet

Smith is done, per reports.

He is going on LTIR for the last season of his contract.

Even if Price returns, does anyone really believe he can play more than 25 games?
- Mashadar

nope. lol

I think it's pretty clear that they will start the season with Allen and Montembeault sharing the net 50/50 with Price on LITR.
at the tdl Allen is gone, replace him to finish the season by another vet they'll get for cheap or call up Primeau if he's ready.

whatever they decide, I feel good about this management team. much much better.
and I don't know why, I'm starting to think they may go with Sly.
- fidopro

We already had Lefebvre, don't wanna go back there.

yup, which is precisely why I would keep him. he isn't a true #1 goalie but he"s among the top backups, which is perfect for the habs right now if you anticipate finishing low in the standings, while not being completely humiliated all year
long. no point in acquiring a vet elsewhere, you already have him. let bygones be bygones I guess.
- Pat1993

I am not ready to throw in the towel on Allen.

Allen, if he had been healthy all season, would have been the team MVP - he stats really do not reflect on how well he played in front of that poopshow of a team in front of him.

I think there is a confidence in having Allen in net, rather than Monty or some other players.... less pressure on kids being scared of making mistakes because there is a feeling Allen can bail them out more often than not. Let the kids play, get confidence, learn from mistakes (rather than play too conservative and not grow).

That is how I see it, anyways.

only 3 days left...

I am not ready to throw in the towel on Allen.

Allen, if he had been healthy all season, would have been the team MVP - he stats really do not reflect on how well he played in front of that poopshow of a team in front of him.

I think there is a confidence in having Allen in net, rather than Monty or some other players.... less pressure on kids being scared of making mistakes because there is a feeling Allen can bail them out more often than not. Let the kids play, get confidence, learn from mistakes (rather than play too conservative and not grow).

That is how I see it, anyways.
- Mashadar

this, 1000%.

It's called assest management. You get something out of an asset instead of losing it for nothing. They can still sign Montembaum on the cheap and get a vet on the UFA market. It's not like it would be the end of the world or something.
- deadpoulet

Realistically, what is the best case scenario return for Allen?

Maybe, if someone is desperate, a 3rd round pick.

Maybe.

I think it's pretty clear that they will start the season with Allen and Montembeault sharing the net 50/50 with Price on LITR.
at the tdl Allen is gone, replace him to finish the season by another vet they'll get for cheap or call up Primeau if he's ready.
- fidopro

Yeah, I guess it's more a TDL move. But the Oilers need 2 goalies to start the season.

Realistically, what is the best case scenario return for Allen?

Maybe, if someone is desperate, a 3rd round pick.

Maybe.
- Mashadar

I don't know, Oilers are desperate and they need to clear cap space.

I don't know, Oilers are desperate and they need to clear cap space.
- deadpoulet

thing is the habs will also be looking at clearing cap space more than taking another contract in return

Yeah, I guess it's more a TDL move. But the Oilers need 2 goalies to start the season.
- deadpoulet

Jack Campbell may sign there

thing is the habs will also be looking at clearing cap space more than taking another contract in return
- Pat1993

Sure, but if they do move Petry, they will need to replace him. That will cost money.

Parait que la couvaison c'est un genre de spm aviaire et que ça aide leur régulation hormonale de leur refroidir le chest.
- Réal_Ruelle

Calvaire, c’est blog de hockey icitte, pas la Semaine Verte…

La semaine prochaine, on vous parlera de l’élevage du bison en Mauricie et l’accouplement de la pintade en Abitibi..

So, in the Jets thread, they are asking for PLD straight up for the the 1st OA or Suzuki. Told them "hell no", I guess I'm not the only one who thinks they are crazy?
- YodaOldBoy

Ca doit être Gramps qui post la…

Jack Campbell may sign there
- AGalchenyuk27

Jack Campbell is not the answer to anyone's question about goaltending, unless the question is what goalie should we not sign?

Jack Campbell is not the answer to anyone's question about goaltending, unless the question is what goalie should we not sign?
- Mashadar

And he will cost a lot more than Allen, wich is why I said the Oilers may have interest there. He's cheap and they can spend elsewhere.