Mon 1/5/15 11:31 AM

Allen will be placed on waivers by the Canadiens on Monday, Marc Antoine Godin of La Presse reports. Allen has played in just five games with the Canadiens, and hasn't played since being activated from injured reserve Dec. 23. The team reportedly acquired him to offset the salary of Rene Bourque, who was waived by the Canadiens in November and later traded to the Ducks.