Shocking Details of Samuel Montembault's New Contract Emerges

The 27-year-old Quebecois goalie will earn $3.15 million annually for three years, which is a high-quality deal considering the performance he has been delivering for the Canadiens.

Furthermore, the Canadiens' GM managed to secure a salary for Montembeault that is lower than Jake Allen's, a notable achievement given the rumors that Monty was aiming for a higher income, close to $4 million initially.

However, a new detail about this contract further highlights Hughes' success: the Bécancour native has no no-trade or no-move clause.

As noted by the excellent Marc-Olivier Beaudoin, this significantly increases Montembeault's trade value.

For comparison, Allen is not only difficult to trade due to his hefty salary but also because he has a no-trade clause for certain NHL teams.

Thanks to Hughes' adept handling, there won't be such issues. Now, the only question remaining is how Hughes will manage the three-goalie situation with his team.