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Ouch: bad news for the Canadiens following the trade of Jake Allen and it didn't take long

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Elias Edmonson
March 9, 2024 (6:31 PM)

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Following the trade that sent Jake Allen to the New Jersey Devils yesterday, there's an important detail to note that has somewhat flown under the radar.

Yes, the trade remains excellent, but know that the bad news is that Kent Hughes has slightly handcuffed himself for future trades.

"Montreal has now used up all of its 3 salary retention slots for this season, and has 2/3 occupied for next season." - David Pagnotta

"A team can only retain 3 salaries at the same time. The CH has just used its last right of retention on Allen." - Nicolas Cloutier, TVA Sports

"Next season, the Canadiens will pay Jeff Petry and Jake Allen a total of $4.3M to not wear its jersey." - Alexandre Pratt, La Presse

The point here is not at all to criticize the transaction concluded yesterday by Kent Hughes, it remains solid, but it was necessary to highlight an important element that could change a lot for next season.

Previously on HabsFanatics

WOW: David Savard Reveals He Nearly Thought He Was Traded

Jake Allen Pours His Heart Out About the Canadiens and Carey Price

Already over for Pierre-Luc Dubois with the Los Angeles Kings? Kent Hughes officially did well not to give too much to the Jets

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