It would be a pretty significant shock if Allen is still a member of the Canadiens on March 9.
Montreal already has three NHL caliber goalies on its roster, so it is definitely a position it can deal from, while Allen might have the most trade value for a contender.
He is not going to steal many games for anybody, but he is a very capable goalie that has played at a league-average level this season behind a young, rebuilding team that struggles to defend. He is also signed through next season at a pretty affordable rate against the cap of just $3.8 million. He could be a decent starter, a strong backup, and just a really strong addition for one of the many contenders that could use additional goalie help (Edmonton, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Colorado).
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