Dmitrij Jaskin, Jake Allen off to different starts for Blues

Two of the Wolves’ best players last season are having different starts to their seasons in the NHL.

Dmitrij Jaskin hasn’t exactly been a mainstay in the St. Louis Blues lineup since his recall from the Wolves on Oct. 24. Jake Allen also isn’t playing every game, but he’s making a strong argument to become the Blues’ starter in net.

St. Louis has played nine games since Jaskin’s recall and he’s appeared in six. Jaskin has been a healthy scratch in the Blues’ last two games, and he’s played fewer than 10 minutes twice.

As for his production, Jaskin hasn’t scored a goal or registered a point since his Oct. 25 tally against the Blackhawks.

Allen, meanwhile, has been a pivotal piece for St. Louis despite splitting time with Brian Elliott. Last season’s AHL goalie of the year and goaltender triple crown winner, Allen is off to a strong start for the Blues. He’s won four of his five decisions and had consecutive shutouts against Anaheim and New Jersey.

Allen is 4-1-0 with a .944 save percentage and 1.40 goals-against average. He also has a chance to pull the rare feat of being named to the NHL’s all-rookie team for a second time, after getting a nod after the lockout-shortened 2013 season.