Speculation: Kent Hughes on track for a major trade?
We learned some very big news this past weekend from Las Vegas, as the Golden Knights announced that their number one goalie, Robin Lehner's season is over before it even begins:
Lehner's contract will join the long-term injured list, along with Shea Weber's, and General Manager Kelly McCrimmon (Golden Knights) is already on the phone to find a solution, and to acquire a new goalie.
Three names would be among the most likely goaltenders to land in Las Vegas: Jake Allen, James Reimer and Semyon Varlamov.
As for Allen, it is not a big surprise, especially if Carey Price is healthy.
A few minutes after the announcement of the Golden Knights, many observers have quickly made the connection:
"Honestly, it makes sense to link Jake Allen to the Golden Knights. Allen is worth only $2.875M on the block, so that would leave just over $2M (of Lehner's LTIR $ balance) to sign a forward (Kessel?). It remains to be seen what happens with Price! #CH #Habs" - Marc-Olivier Beaudoin
Could Jake Allen be traded to Las Vegas in the next few weeks? Many experts actually believe that Kent Hughes will take advantage of the situation to overpay Vegas and attempt a major trade.
It could be interesting! To be continued...
Allen, 32, is under contract until 2023 with an annual salary of $2.875 million, which is very attractive for a goalie of his caliber, especially considering Vegas' problems with the payroll.
In exchange, can we expect a first round pick, or a good Knights prospect?
With this news:
Seems possible to hope for a late first round pick, in return for Allen (if Reimer is worth a second round pick, Allen is worth more).
Let's remember that it will depend a lot on Carey Price:
In closing, let's mention that we believe that Hughes is possibly in the process of trying his luck (on the trade market) with Allen, because the goalie would now be on the market.
An important development this morning.
We're speculating, but it seems very realistic and there's more and more noise in that direction.
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