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Edmonton should be concerned about having someone to turn to immediately if they hit another rough patch.
They don't really have the breathing room to endure losing streaks and it's imperative they avoid a "here we go again" mental hump.
Skinner needs to be able to have a bad game now and then without it affecting his confidence. If they have another guy to turn to, he can have the time to get his bearings rather than the pressure of being thrown right back in for the next game.
Montreal's situation has changed with the Montembeault signing. Allen should be more affordable now, as they will be actively shopping him (without retention).
Campbell is only a possibility if Primeau is waived (regardless of a claim), it signals they do not view him as an option at the NHL level. Then they may be willing to parlay Allen into Campbell (for the right price of course).
The price to dump Campbell hasn't changed however. It's likely to cost a 1st and one of Holloway or Bourgault (or Broberg if it's to a different team, Habs wouldn't need him).
I don't think Montreal should take on Campbell's contract, but based on current projections they can probably afford to. If Primeau isn't in the plans, it will be a few years before another option is ready. If Campbell can at least regain backup form we can manage and that would be the hope/gamble in such a move beyond the assets acquired.
If I'm Edmonton, with Montembeault off the block, I'd be looking at goaltenders under $1M and eating Campbell's contract for now. If they are in the playoffs at the deadline however, they should do whatever is necessary to convert Campbell's cap into someone who will help them for at least year's playoff run.