Fansided · May 31, 2017
St. Louis Blues 2016-17 Final Grades: Jake Allen
Despite what any fans want to believe, the St. Louis Blues were always confident in their decision to hand the team to Jake Allen. He gave us pause in the middle of the year, but came through.
When the St. Louis Blues made the decision to hand the reigns over to Jake Allen, it was met with divisive reaction. As with anything that involves Blues goaltenders, the fans are split almost down the middle.
There were many that wanted the team to continue with Brian Elliott at the helm. There was merit to the idea. Elliott had boldly led the team to the Western Conference Finals. He was hugely responsible for the Blues advancing past the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round.