It is confirmed for Kent Hughes and the Devils: the GM knows what to expect
Kent Hughes has made many moves since taking office, but last year, he was notable for what he didn't do.
The three-way situation with the goalies lasted almost the entire season, with Jake Allen finally being traded on March 8 for a conditional second-round pick.
However, the Devils' GM knew exactly what he was doing at that point in the trade.
The condition is that if Jake Allen plays 40 games and the Devils make the playoffs, the Canadiens receive a second-round pick. Otherwise, it's a third-round pick.
The Devils' GM already knew he would do everything possible to acquire one of the top goalies in the NHL, Jacob Markstrom.
So, the picture is starting to take shape. With Jacob Markstrom on the team, the chances of Jake Allen playing 40 games are very slim.
It would take a serious injury to the goalie for Jake Allen and the Canadiens to benefit from the trade.
Source: Dans les Coulisses
Jake Allen : le CH peut (probablement) oublier le choix de deuxième ronde
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