Does anyone feel bad for Jake Allen?
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:46 am
I don't mean feel bad enough that he should play. Business wise, it's the right decision. But I mean on a personal level.
They didn't show him on camera during the series yet. He didn't come out to congratulate Binnington on the win. The announcers don't mention him by name. I feel that he's embarrassed and humiliated right now, and probably had requests not to be filmed or discussed. I'm sure he's upset with Blues organization if not himself, given that Elliot was also favored over him before, and now twice. Fool me once, shame on you - I'm sure he knows that his time as a Blue is over; and even if there was a small chance at keeping him, he'd lack the passion and dedication as a Blue and wouldn't risk being shunned in the playoffs a third time at this stage in his career.
Poor guy's got to be in the dumps right now. I imagine him conflicted with emotions; on one hand, wanting the Blues to win so he can get his name on that Cup, but on the other hand, knowing if he gets there it'll be on the coattails of someone else. He comes into my work sometimes. But now it's all business. I don't mention ask him how he feels about not playing, haha.
Oh, and hello by the way. I actually registered here in 2007 and I haven't posted in a really long time! I'm surprised my login information still worked! Back when I was here, I remember a goon_attack who liked fights in hockey, and an infamous thread called "Things more intimidating than Eric Brewer."
![Lets Go Blues :letsgoblues:](./images/smilies/bluesthumbsupsign.gif)
They didn't show him on camera during the series yet. He didn't come out to congratulate Binnington on the win. The announcers don't mention him by name. I feel that he's embarrassed and humiliated right now, and probably had requests not to be filmed or discussed. I'm sure he's upset with Blues organization if not himself, given that Elliot was also favored over him before, and now twice. Fool me once, shame on you - I'm sure he knows that his time as a Blue is over; and even if there was a small chance at keeping him, he'd lack the passion and dedication as a Blue and wouldn't risk being shunned in the playoffs a third time at this stage in his career.
Poor guy's got to be in the dumps right now. I imagine him conflicted with emotions; on one hand, wanting the Blues to win so he can get his name on that Cup, but on the other hand, knowing if he gets there it'll be on the coattails of someone else. He comes into my work sometimes. But now it's all business. I don't mention ask him how he feels about not playing, haha.
Oh, and hello by the way. I actually registered here in 2007 and I haven't posted in a really long time! I'm surprised my login information still worked! Back when I was here, I remember a goon_attack who liked fights in hockey, and an infamous thread called "Things more intimidating than Eric Brewer."
![Lets Go Blues :letsgoblues:](./images/smilies/bluesthumbsupsign.gif)