At his press conference, GM Kent Hughes stated that he was in no rush to trade DeSmith, as the goaltender market moves much slower. But he also said that he didn't plan on putting DeSmith in the minors.
This gameplan raises some eyebrows since there is no clear hierarchy between Allen and Montembeault.
Jake Allen recently discussed the game plan in a radio Canada interview.
Allen could be on to something, as it makes sense to potentially have a third goalie on the roster. The season is long, and more often than not injuries to goaltenders can be the death of a successful season.
How to make the rotation work is tricky, but that's up to Hughes. He has enough time before the trade deadline to figure out a clear path forward, though.
As read on Marker Zone - "Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins Complete Major Trade: Goaltender Allen Speaks Up"
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