Montembeault addresses mindset issues after tough Canadiens season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault spoke to the media on June 2 regarding his challenging season. He acknowledged that a lack of mental focus contributed to his struggles, leading to a performance drop as he watched younger goalies take over. Montembeault shared that he began working with a sports psychologist to improve his mindset and is now in peak physical condition. He remains under contract with the Canadiens for another year and is preparing to return for the next season, expressing his commitment to support his teammates regardless of his playing time this season.
- •Samuel Montembeault had a tough season with the Canadiens.
- •He struggled with his mindset and overthinking during games.
- •Montembeault has started working with a sports psychologist.
- •He remains under contract with the Canadiens for one more year.
- •Montembeault feels physically prepared for the upcoming season.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Montembeault On His Big Issue
"Samuel Montembeault had a tough season, and most of it was due to not being in the right mindset, something the Montreal Canadiens' goaltender has now fixed.
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