Jake Allen believes he is ready to be the St. Louis Blues' No. 1 goalie after spending the past two seasons in a time-share with Brian Elliott.
The Blues signed Allen to a four-year, $17.4 million contract extension on July 1, one week after they traded Elliott, 31, to the Calgary Flames, so the 25-year-old will get his first chance in the NHL to start 60-plus games in a season.
Jake Allen set to take charge for Blues
New undisputed No. 1 goaltender in St. Louis: 'It's going to be a fun opportunity for me'
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