If he wants to keep Allen in Montreal, Bergevin will have to pay dearly

The price would be a top prospect and a high draft pick. According to his sources, it would be a second or third round pick. The possibility of a first round pick and a later round pick are also in the cards.

Bergevin could however keep his first round pick, but offer a Guhle, Ylonen, Poehling, Harris, Struble or even Norlinder along with a late round pick in order to keep his backup goalie.

To be continued.