The New Jersey Devils have finally found their backup goalie for the future in Jake Allen, acquired from the Montreal Canadiens. Allen's strong performance is keeping them in the Eastern Conference Playoff picture, but many wonder why this move wasn't made sooner.

At the trade deadline, Devils President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald focused on stabilizing the goaltender position. Although Allen's arrival has been impactful, questions remain about the team's overall strategy and the timing of this transaction.