The move would make sense since the Habs have a surplus of goalies, and the Avs have been in need of some solid backup support, especially with Pavel Francouz out for the season and Ivan Prosvetov struggling in the role.
Currently, Allen's numbers with the Canadiens this season might not jump off the page, but his past performances, potential to thrive in a different setting, and expiring contract at a $3.85 million cap hit make him an intriguing acquisition He's appeared in 17 games this season with Montreal, sporting a 5-9-3 record, a 3.43 goals against average (GAA), and a .901 save percentage (SV%).