Jake Allen traded to the Colorado Avalanche? Darren Dreger just confirmed live that there were discussions earlier
Yesterday, the web was buzzing with the case of a possible trade involving Jake Allen and the Colorado Avalanche.
It all started when Matt Murley announced, at noon, that Allen had officially been traded to the Avalanche.
His post was even shared by the very popular podcast Spittin' Chiclets, and it was quickly seen by millions of people.
There's also the very reliable Colorado journalist Adrian Dater, who said that the Avalanche was working very hard on the Jake Allen case (yesterday noon).
There was a lot of smoke, to say the least!
A few minutes after Murley's announcement, reputable insiders like Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger denied it all.
Dreger breaks the silence this morning and confirms that there were discussions between Kent Hughes and Colorado for the veteran goalie
See what the TSN insider mentioned in the last few minutes.
- Via NHL Watcher
So, Colorado was definitely interested in Jake Allen earlier this month, Kent Hughes and the Avalanche's GM spoke on the phone and negotiated, but it seems like everything is on hold for now.
Do they have a trade basis (pending) on the table, and could it be resolved at any moment? To be continued.
And Ryan Johansen (very similar contract) was relegated to the 4th center position in Colorado and played 12 minutes last night.
Clearly, there's something to work on here. [...]" - Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
So, this is a file to watch and keep in mind.
We're still wondering what could have prompted Murley, yesterday, to announce that the trade is settled and official...
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