Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault trade path to Edmonton closes after Oilers deal
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Edmonton will most likely no longer be a destination for the Montreal Canadiens goaltender, which is a significant disappointment.
The reason? The Oilers have apparently addressed their goaltending situation elsewhere.
This Tuesday, in the middle of the July 1 free-agent frenzy, Edmonton made a move.
The team acquired goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres.
The price was modest. A third-round pick was enough to complete the deal.
Chris Johnston was the first to report the trade.
“The Oilers acquire Devon Levi from Buffalo for a 3rd-round pick”
Devon Levi’s arrival changes the outlook for Samuel Montembeault, who had been linked to the Oilers
Marc-Olivier Beaudoin immediately connected the dots.
“So we can (probably) rule out Edmonton as a potential destination for Samuel Montembeault.”
In the end, the Alberta club opted for a younger, lower-cost goaltender instead.
Montembeault, meanwhile, is coming off a 25-game season with a .873 save percentage. Those numbers are not helping his current trade value.
The goaltender’s situation therefore remains unresolved.
One potential landing spot disappearing does not mean Kent Hughes has stopped listening to trade offers-far from it.
This is a situation worth monitoring.
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