"New Jersey Devils Trade for Goaltender Jake Allen from Montreal Canadiens"
The New Jersey Devils acquire goaltender Jake Allen from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a conditional third-round pick, with Montreal retaining 50 percent of Allen's salary. Analysts believe that while Allen may provide an upgrade for the Devils, it may not be enough to significantly improve their goaltending situation. The move also complicates the team's goaltending plans for next season, and there are doubts about Allen's ability to elevate the team's performance. The trade also ends Montreal's three-goalie system, but limits their cap retention options. Both teams receive a grade of B for the trade.
