The trade between the Devils and the Calgary Flames, announced yesterday, directly impacts Kent Hughes and the Canadiens.
The acquisition of talented goalie Jacob Markstrom by the Devils is bad news for the Canadiens. This move relegates Jake Allen to the backup role, resulting in the anticipated loss of a second-round draft pick for Montreal.
Furthermore, unforeseen developments complicate matters. The first-round pick acquired from Calgary, potentially advantageous following the Sean Monahan trade in August 2022, now appears likely to convert into a much less favorable selection, possibly to the Florida Panthers.
