2023-08-13 15:00:26
It’s been exactly a week since Kent Hughes entered into the trade sending Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Seeing the Montreal Canadiens involved in this trade took everyone in the hockey world by surprise, especially following learning that Jeff Petry was returning to Montreal in this trade.
No one had Petry’s return to the metropolis on their bingo card for the summer, shall we say.
Kent Hughes also got his hands on goaltender Casey DeSmith from Pittsburgh in this trade.
This acquisition also proved surprising considering that the CH already has two NHL goalkeepers in Samuel Montembeault and Jake Allen.
Add to that the presence of Cayden Primeau in all this.
In short, it is therefore very difficult to believe that the Habs will employ three goaltenders this season in the NHL.
We can wonder if another transaction is in preparation →
— DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) August 7, 2023
We are therefore in the process of expecting a transaction in the case of one of the CH goalkeepers, probably involving Casey DeSmith considering the fact that Kent Hughes has still not spoken to him.
Several teams looking for a goalkeeper will therefore be interested in the situation in front of the net with the Habs.
One of those teams is likely to be the New Jersey Devils.
???? NEW for #THW ????
If the #NJDevils are still intent on having Akira Schmid start in the AHL, they might have a new option for goalie depth.
On why they should be keeping an eye on the #GoHabsGo‘ surplus of goaltenders ⬇️
— Alex Chauvancy (@AlexC_THW) August 8, 2023
Indeed, the New Jersey Devils might very much look at CH goalies.
For what?
Well, because the Devils have a goal and a plan to leave their 23-year-old goaltender Akira Schmid in the American League with the Utica Comets in order to give him as many games as possible.
The Devils would rather see Schmid play a lot of games than be the No. 2 (or just split) goaltender in the NHL behind Vitek Vanecek.
It’s a nice idea for young Schmid.
So if Vanecek is the #1 NHL goaltender and Schmid is the #1 AHL goaltender, the Devils need an NHL backup goaltender.
And this is where the CH becomes an ideal dance partner for the Devils.
The Canadian has too many goalies on hand and would clearly be open to a trade.
Obviously, we think of Casey DeSmith first, since he is the man too many in Montreal and that he would be the best option for the Devils.
The 32-year-old would be a solid option as a second goaltender for the Devils, and he clearly wouldn’t cost too much.
I don’t think Hughes would ask for more than just a midfield pick.
Also, for the Devils, the fact that DeSmith has only one year left on his contract is an ideal situation.
At $1.8 million for one season, the Devils might have the perfect backup before allowing Akira Schmid to move into the NHL for good in 2024-25.
New Jersey might also be interested in 33-year-old Jake Allen, but his two-year contract worth $3.85 million a year might chill the Devils.
In short, a DeSmith transaction in New Jersey makes a lot of sense in the current circumstances.
Both teams would get what they want.
We must not rule out the possibility of seeing the Devils wait for the start of the season, when the CH will most likely send Cayden Primeau on waivers, in order to claim him for free and give him a chance as an auxiliary in the NHL. .
This is a case to follow.
A lot of
– Amazing.
???? 4 promotions in 9 years!
It’s Mpanzu’s incredible journey as he rose through the ranks of English football with his club Luton to the top flight.
— KAN FC ⚽ (@kanfootballclub) August 13, 2023
– Neymar is closing in on Saudi Arabia.
A contract similar to the maximum contracts in the NBA for Neymar in Saudi Arabia. $60 million per year.
— Olivier Paradis-Lemieux (@OliParle) August 13, 2023
– It would obviously be with a crazy salary.
???? Neymar’s XXL salary in Saudi Arabia 160M€ ???? hello Apple? #MLS
— KAN FC ⚽ (@kanfootballclub) August 13, 2023
– To be continued.
Their lead over the Seattle Mariners is very slim.
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) August 13, 2023
– What a beautiful goal!
Sometimes…
Standing in the box is good.
A sharp point does the job.
— Nilton Jorge (@NiltonJorge) August 13, 2023
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