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Allen Set to Take Charge for Blues
- Updated: July 25, 2016
Jake Allen believes he is ready to be the St. Louis Blues’ No. 1 goalie after spending the past two seasons in a time-share with Brian Elliott.
The Blues signed Allen to a four-year, $17.4 million contract extension on July 1, one week after they traded Elliott, 31, to the Calgary Flames, so the 25-year-old will get his first chance in the NHL to start 60-plus games in a season.
“It’s going to be a challenge, no question, but I’m really looking forward to it,” Allen said. “It’s going to be a fun opportunity for me. I feel like I play my best when I’m playing all the time, get in the rhythm, get in the comfort zone, get in the groove, I guess. Me and Brian had a good thing going for two years. I’m definitely going to miss him. He brought a lot of success to our club. I wish him the best in Calgary.”
Allen is 57-26-7 with a 2.34 goals-against average and .915 …
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