sirensong Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 there are about 8 teams allen would fit well in 1. washinton 2. vancouver 3. winnepeg 4. toronto 5. edmonton 6. anaheim 7. buffalo 8. new jersey remember this isnt a list of teams he wants to go to its a list of teams that need a D-man like him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaNuCkSLoUiE23 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Would love him back. Edler-Allen *drool* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuongoG1 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 All depends on what they want to do, if they're playing with the same systems as the last few seasons Allen's not a good fit... he won't be able to keep up. Big and tough as he is you need to be able to skate if you want to play on the fastest team in the league. He'd be perfect for a team like Boston or LA though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Liszt Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 All depends on what they want to do, if they're playing with the same systems as the last few seasons Allen's not a good fit... he won't be able to keep up. Big and tough as he is you need to be able to skate if you want to play on the fastest team in the league. He'd be perfect for a team like Boston or LA though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 An Edler/Allen pairing would be pretty damn sweet, one can hope, Allen can be the stay at home defenseman allowing Edler the option to jump up into the play. Ballard & Tanev would be pretty darn good for a third pairing if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 People were calling him a bust because they expected him to be an all star since he was a 4th overall pick. The truth is he came from a very weak draft year, where at the time was the best pick. It doesn't mean he's not a solid player. I don't think anyone's overrating him, we know exactly what he brings. As far as free agents go, he will cost less, and is less of a risk than a player like Garrison. This team needs a top 4 defenseman regardless, and thinking that we're going to get Suter or Weber is wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrissex95 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 In reality, there really is no harm in keeping Ballard and seeing how well he plays next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Allen at the right price even for a couple of years would be a good fit for the Canucks. LH defencman but played on the right side with Gleason. From Canes Country, bloggers from Carolina, their exit review of Allen this year: Allen was acquired at the 2011 trade deadline from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Sergei Samsonov's expiring contract and he has slowly emerged as one of their better blue-liners since then. He spent most of this season on a defense pairing with Tim Gleason and the two became Carolina's go-to shutdown defense pairing. Allen was brought into be a solid stay-at-home defenseman who could play top-four minutes and he did his job for the most part this season. ... The Good: As I mentioned earlier, Allen did a solid job at playing his role as a solid shutdown defenseman. He was regularly matched up with the opposing team's top lines and started almost 60% of his shifts in the defensive zone. The heavy workload didn't seem to put that much of a burden on him, though as he was one of the team's better defensemen at controlling scoring chances at even strength and his 5-on-5 numbers when they are adjusted for his tough zone starts. Allen also logged big minutes on the penalty kill and was not afraid to sacrifice his body when needed as he led the team in blocked shots with 188. To put things briefly, Allen played a pretty important role on the team and did a solid job at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I am definitely hoping that we sign Allen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Allen >> Garrison. We have enough points on the back end. What we don't have is a big mean stay at home defenseman. Would rather see: Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Allen Ballard Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 You are underrating Garrison, who is very responsible defensively and can play very well in his own end. When this guy hits free agency, there will be a lot of interest and a ton of possible suitors and that is IF he even hits free agency. He is far superior than a Bryan Allen. Garrison would cost a lot more than Allen but I think he is easily worth every penny, if he ends up in Vancouver you guys will love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L'Orange Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Trade Bieksa, Ballard, Tanev, and Edler for picks. Sign Suter, Garrison, Shultz, Allen, and Wideman. Hamhuis - Suter Allen - Wideman Shultz - Garrison Get'r done MG. *** Most realistic proposal on this board, by far. *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Now THATS a blueline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 well the fact that he rejected carolinas offer can mean 2 things.. 1, hes going to try and cash in on a overpayed ufa contract. or 2, he wants the best chance to win the cup. if hes lookin to cash in i dont think he will fit gillis plan. if hes looking for a contender we might be able to put a solid offer in as we can probably match the offers of other contenders (except detroit). id kick the tires and see what its going to take to get him but by no means would i break the bank for him.. if allen wants dollars then id rather try and get garrison under a decent hometown price... i would however way rather have allen, hes the kind of guy that can keep the big boys out of the crease and off schneiderman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 If we sign Allen you can say goodbye to Chris Tanev (back to the minors you go). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Allen >> Garrison. We have enough points on the back end. What we don't have is a big mean stay at home defenseman. Would rather see: Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Allen Ballard Tanev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHL rocks Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 At the trade deadline Allen was supposedly willing to waive his NTC to come to Van. I could see him in a Canucks uniform again but not as a top 4 if we want a Cup winning team. Allen would be a solid 3 rd pairings Dman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Garrison Ballard Allen OR Hamhuis Suter Edler Garrison Ballard Bieksa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hamhuis Bieksa Edler Garrison Ballard Allen OR Hamhuis Suter Edler Garrison Ballard Bieksa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucksbiggestfan Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Okay, so lets just lose games for the hell of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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