Jake Allen Called An 'Ideal Backup Goaltender' - Community Post

New Jersey Devils

Nov 5, 2025

On a recent episode of The Hockey News' The Big Show, former goaltender Devan Dubnyk explained why he thinks Allen is the ideal backup goaltender.

Devils goalie Jake Allen gives everything a team would want out of an NHL backup goalie, according to former Vezina Trophy finalist Devan Dubnyk.

thehockeynews.comJake Allen Is The Ideal NHL Backup Goalie, Says Former NHLer Devan DubnykDevils goalie Jake Allen gives everything a team would want out of an NHL backup goalie, according to former Vezina Trophy finalist Devan Dubnyk.

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