2:30 p.m.: The trade is now official, per a team announcement. The condition on the pick has been clarified to mean if Allen plays more than 40 games next season en route to a Devils playoff berth. 12:38 p.m.: The Devils are “gaining traction” on acquiring goaltender Jake Allen from the Canadiens, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The Canadiens will receive a third-round pick … [Read more...] about Devils Acquire Jake Allen
Devils Still Intend To Pursue Starting Goaltender During Offseason
The Devils rebuilt their crease at the trade deadline, swapping out struggling starter Vítek Vaněček for Kaapo Kähkönen in a deal with the Sharks and acquiring Jake Allen from the Canadiens. Neither of their two pickups is a long-term solution as New Jersey continues to build around their young Jack Hughes-led core, though, and GM Tom Fitzgerald knows it. He plans to revisit … [Read more...] about Devils Still Intend To Pursue Starting Goaltender During Offseason
Rangers Sign Hugo Ollas To Entry-Level Contract
4:17 p.m.: The contract begins next season, per CapFriendly. As such, Ollas will reach RFA status in 2026. The deal carries a cap hit of $855K and will see him earn $775K in base salary, $80K in signing bonuses, and $75K in minors salary in each of the next two years. 1:43 p.m.: The Rangers have signed goaltender Hugo Ollas to a two-year, entry-level contract, according to a … [Read more...] about Rangers Sign Hugo Ollas To Entry-Level Contract
Islanders Activate Bortuzzo Off LTIR
The Islanders have activated defenseman Robert Bortuzzo off LTIR, CapFriendly reports (Twitter link). The 34-year-old was acquired from St. Louis back in December but then suffered a lower-body injury in early January, one that has kept him out for the last ten weeks. Bortuzzo has been limited to third-pairing duty in his 15 appearances so far this season as he’s averaging … [Read more...] about Islanders Activate Bortuzzo Off LTIR
Devils Recall Santeri Hatakka
The Devils recalled defenseman Santeri Hatakka from the AHL’s Utica Comets on Wednesday, per a team announcement. Hatakka has joined the club ahead of their three-game road trip through the southwest United States. CapFriendly’s transaction log reflects that Hatakka’s recall is an emergency loan, meaning it does not count toward New Jersey’s four allotted post-deadline recalls. … [Read more...] about Devils Recall Santeri Hatakka