MSL’s system shines for development, a small criticism for Slafkovsky, and a trade proposal in this Call Of The Wilde for @Global_Montreal https://t.co/tueVR8DBUT
– Brian Wilde (@BWildeMTL) October 29, 2023
![Jake Allen: the Sabres’ best option, according to Brian Wilde](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2023/10/jake-allen-3.jpg)
But let’s face it: barring a miracle, the team won’t make the playoffs. I like the Tricolore, but they simply don’t have the depth to compete with the likes of Toronto, Boston and Tampa Bay.
One team that’s the opposite of the Habs: the Buffalo Sabres. With a 3-5-0 record, they’re in last place in the East. Yet they have a good club and high aspirations for this season. Buffalo wants to (and can) make the playoffs.
As Brian Wilde explains in his piece below, Devon Levi, Ukko-Pekka Luukonen and Eric Comrie don’t have enough big-league experience. Buffalo needs to age in front of the net, and the solution could be in Montreal.
In fact, according to the Canadiens’ reporter, Allen is the best option for Kevyn Adams.
The 33-year-old goaltender has experience, a fairly team-friendly contract ($3.85 million for two years) and is off to a great start this season. In fact, Don Granato’s team had a front-row seat last Monday to witness the goalkeeper’s excellent start to the season. He stopped 36 of 37 shots fired at him.
If Kent Hughes is confident his team can make the playoffs, he won’t trade his goalie. But if he has any doubts, he won’t hesitate to maximize his veteran’s value. That value has never been higher than it is right now.
But he can’t trade him immediately, because that would send the wrong message to his players that he doesn’t trust them and that the playoffs are out of reach anyway.
As Wilde points out, Buffalo won’t be interested in the Tricolore’s other two masked men. Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau are too young, and Buffalo needs two things: stability in front of the net and a guy who’s seen it all in the big leagues.
It’s up to you, Buffalo. Seasons are falling apart fast. – Brian Wilde
In Brief
– In honour of Adam Johnson, who tragically lost his life.
The only video of Adam Johnson that should be circulating the internet. His first NHL goal.
RIP. pic.twitter.com/57UKBadGaS
– Kraken Canada (@KrakenCanada) October 29, 2023
– Evgenii Dadonov deal in Anaheim: Sens in the wrong?
– The end of early morning practices on game days?
Teams are realizing that holding a practice on the morning of a game can actually have the opposite effect of what’s desired. Here’s a look at a tradition that’s coming apart at the seams. https://t.co/RTnia6POwm
– Simon-Olivier Lorange (@SO_Lorange) October 29, 2023
– Good news from Tampa Bay: Andrei Vasilevskiy seems close to a return to action.
Great visual evidence of the Big Cat 🦁 Vasilevskiy on the ice, and on timeline for his return from back surgery. @TBLightning #HockeyTwitter https://t.co/OoqQWSIm95
– Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) October 29, 2023
– Well done.
Three medals for Canada in canoe-kayak at Santiago https://t.co/pTTek058tb
– Radio-Canada Sports (@RC_Sports) October 29, 2023