Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen knows his role on the Habs roster.
Any time he was asked about playing time or if he thought he should be the starter he always responded that he know he was on the team to ensure Carey Price stayed fresh.
There are no illusions in Allen’s head about whether or not he is in a goaltending battle for the top role.
That isn’t to say he couldn’t handle a bigger role. Allen was great for the Canadiens last season, first in spot duty when Price needed a rest, and later on in a busier role as Price was battling injuries in the second half of the regular season.