St. Louis Game Time · Nov 6, 2018
The hardcore Jake Allen apologists are the worst
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.