According to some St. Louis Blues fans, Jake Allen can do no wrong. He will open the door for older women, fill up your gas tank during a windy snow storm, and even vote for your candidate in today’s election. He’s wrongful action-proof.
I don’t get it. Here’s a guy with a career save percentage of 91.1%. A 28-year-old who played well when he was paired with another goaltender, taking part in a timeshare program for the Blues in net. Allen’s goals-against-average has gone up every year since the 2014-15 season. After finishing the 2016-17 season in high-flying fashion and carrying the Blues through a playoff series against Minnesota, Allen has crash-landed as a starter.