Tristan Jarry<\/a> in net, which naturally sparked speculation about a possible trade for Samuel Montembeault.<\/p>\nMarco D’Amico quickly shut down that possibility:<\/p>\n
“If you acquire that salary, you’re going to have to keep that salary one way or another.<\/p>\n
I know people are going to say: Andersen is injured for six weeks, this is the time to make a trade for Samuel Montembeault.<\/p>\n
I don’t think the two are connected, because the Oilers wouldn’t even have enough cap space to make that acquisition.”<\/p>\n
– Marco D’Amico<\/p>\n
Samuel Montembeault’s $3.15 million cap hit makes an Oilers trade unlikely despite injuries<\/p>\n
The reasoning makes sense.<\/p>\n
These short-term injuries don’t allow the Oilers to use long-term injured reserve to create cap savings.<\/p>\n
Edmonton will still have to carry those four contracts while the players are injured, leaving no room to add a goaltender like Samuel Montembeault.<\/p>\n
The Quebec-born goalie, who carries a $3.15 million annual cap hit, may have to wait for another opportunity elsewhere in the NHL.<\/p>\n
What do you think: Will Samuel Montembeault start the season with the Montreal Canadiens?<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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Trade brewing between the Canadiens and Oilers: Analyst weighs in on the growing rumor<\/p>\n
And do you think Samuel Montembeault will start the season with the Montreal Canadiens?<\/p>\n
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