5 NHL Players That Need a Change of Scenery

Jake Allen - Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are carrying three goalies on their roster, largely in part due to not wanting to lose youngster Cayden Primeau on waivers. Jake Allen has been the best of the three early on and also has another year on his contract. Multiple NHL teams can use a goalie that offers the stability that Allen does. It won't surprise us if Allen is moved to a desperate team sooner rather than later. 

Noah Hanifin - Calgary Flames

Another member of the Calgary Flames defense core if Noah Hanifin. The American defenseman has reportedly made it known that he wants to play in the United States, and he'll have the chance to do that if he chooses as a free agent next summer. Hanifin will be a hot commodity for contending teams and will be able to fetch Calgary a nice return. 

Morgan Frost - Philadelphia Flyers

With a lot of uncertainty surrounding Morgan Frost's role with the Philadelphia Flyers, it likely won't hurt either side if a trade comes to fruition. Frost is a very talented forward but likely needs a change of scenery to reach his full potential. Frost has lacked consistency to this point in his young NHL career, but a new home could jump-start the player. 

Kevin Labanc - San Jose Sharks

To say that it's been a disaster to start the regular season for the San Jose Sharks would be an understatement. Ahead of the NHL's trade deadline in March, it's likely going to be a fire sale coming from San Jose. Kevin Labanc is a player who's shown high upside in the league but has seen his production fall off. If Labanc ends up in a position where he can play with better offensive players, don't be surprised if he pops off again. 

Jake Allen - Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens are carrying three goalies on their roster, largely in part due to not wanting to lose youngster Cayden Primeau on waivers. Jake Allen has been the best of the three early on and also has another year on his contract. Multiple NHL teams can use a goalie that offers the stability that Allen does. It won't surprise us if Allen is moved to a desperate team sooner rather than later.