{"id":598828,"date":"2026-06-14T20:51:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-14T20:51:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/598828\/"},"modified":"2026-06-14T20:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T20:51:30","slug":"devils-jacob-markstrom-trade-push-creates-major-opportunity-for-kent-hughes-and-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/598828\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils’ Jacob Markstrom trade push creates major opportunity for Kent Hughes and Canadiens"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\t\t\t\tThe New Jersey Devils are reportedly testing the trade market for goaltender Jacob Markstrom<\/a>, an interesting development for the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

It’s a rumor that’s gaining serious traction right now.<\/p>\n

The NHL offseason is shaping up to be a busy one across the league, and this development comes as a surprise.<\/p>\n

The Devils recently signed Markstrom to a two-year contract extension.<\/p>\n

That deal begins next season, with the 36-year-old goaltender set to earn $6 million per year over the next two campaigns.<\/p>\n

But the situation has changed since the extension was signed.<\/p>\n

The deal was agreed to before the Devils endured a disappointing season, and New Jersey now appears to be reassessing part of its roster.<\/p>\n

Why does this matter to the Montreal Canadiens?<\/p>\n

Not because of Markstrom himself, but because of what it could signal.<\/p>\n

Jacob Markstrom trade talks give the Canadiens a reason to monitor New Jersey’s plans<\/p>\n

Seeing the Devils explore Markstrom’s market is drawing attention.<\/p>\n

It does not mean New Jersey is suddenly willing to move every major piece, but it does suggest the organization could be open to reshaping part of its roster.<\/p>\n

And that is where the Canadiens should be paying attention.<\/p>\n

Montreal is still looking for a second-line center, and Nico Hischier<\/a> has surfaced in some speculative discussions.<\/p>\n

Obviously, testing the market for a veteran goaltender is not the same as wanting to trade a 27-year-old captain.<\/p>\n

That distinction matters.<\/p>\n

But if the Devils are willing to make significant changes after a disappointing season, Kent Hughes would be wise to keep a close eye on the situation.<\/p>\n

Kevin Weekes reported the Markstrom development, while DansLesCoulisses later connected the broader situation to Montreal’s search for help down the middle.<\/p>\n

The center position behind Nick Suzuki<\/a> remains Hughes’ biggest priority.<\/p>\n

Even if the connection to Hischier remains speculative for now, any sign of movement in New Jersey should matter to the Canadiens.<\/p>\n

If the Devils become more aggressive in reshaping their roster, Montreal has every reason to be watching.<\/p>\n

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