If there’s one subject of dialog that has endured because the begin of the season with the Montreal Canadiens, it’s the ménage à trois in entrance of the online.
Certainly, it’s a topic that, regardless of the whole lot, stays topical to this present day, on condition that the scenario has nonetheless not been resolved.
We’re nonetheless ready for the Habs to announce the answer they’ve discovered in order that this infernal rotation, which is clearly not best, between three goalkeepers involves an finish.
Certainly, Allen doesn’t appear bothered by the ménage à trois (for what it’s price, since he wouldn’t say out loud that he’s actually pissed off).
Le Canadien | Jake Allen on standby https://t.co/fQFQlCpNRK
– La Presse Sports activities (@LaPresse_Sports) December 8, 2023
Allen is comfortable in Montreal, and he reiterated that truth by explaining that he needs to be right here, and that the ménage à trois doesn’t change that.
“It’s something that’s completely beyond my control. I’m a goalie for the Canadiens, that’s who I am, and I want to be here.” – Jake Allen
Along with his latest performances and particularly with the three-year contract extension (price $3.15 million yearly) granted to Samuel Montembeault some time again, Jake Allen appears to be more and more thought of the staff’s third goaltender, given his age and contract.
He’s the person the overwhelming majority of followers and analysts see as the person an excessive amount of in the mean time.
“I think it will gradually become the norm. There are, what, five teams that started the season with three goalies? Because of the nature of the position, I wouldn’t be surprised if that number eventually rises to eight teams. Not everyone is betting on an [Andrei] Vasilevskiy or an [Igor] Shesterkin who can play 65 games in a year.” – Jake Allen
So perhaps proper now, we nonetheless see such a three-goalie rotation as an issue, however sooner or later, it’ll be extra of a luxurious.
There are at all times two or three gamers among the many forwards and defensemen who don’t play for lengthy durations and should be prepared, so why shouldn’t or not it’s the identical with a goalie?
Briefly, in the interim, the ménage à trois continues.
Let’s see how lengthy it lasts.
To seek out out extra, here’s an excellent article by Richard Labbé of La Presse Sports.
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– The Rocket is again in motion as we speak. They’ll be looking to end a nine-game losing streak.
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– Very dangerous information and heavy loss for the Maple Leafs.
Martin Jones, that’s.
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 9, 2023
– Learn extra.
My story with Canadiens defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic speaking about his teammate and superb buddy Arber Xhekaj, who was despatched right down to the AHL’s Laval Rocket this week #Habs #HabsIO: https://t.co/S2za5D6i4G
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) December 9, 2023
– Horrible information for the Blue Jackets.
The #CBJ actually can’t catch a break with accidents. Captain Boone Jenner broke his jaw final evening and is now anticipated to be out 6 weeks.
– Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 9, 2023
– 36 years previous as we speak for former Canadiens defenceman Jeff Petry.
Completely happy birthday to former Canadiens defenceman Jeff Petry, who turns 36 as we speak. #Habs #HabsIO @mtlgazette picture by Pierre Obendrauf @ObGazette pic.twitter.com/cfvqAL7MbD
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) December 9, 2023