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Montreal Canadiens face goaltending dilemma with Jakub Dobes' emergence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:27 AM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Montreal Canadiens face goaltending dilemma with Jakub Dobes' emergence

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens are navigating a goaltending issue following a successful season that ended in the Eastern Conference Final. Jakub Dobes has established himself as the starting goaltender after signing a new contract, while Sam Montembeault's trade market has reportedly dried up. Montembeault, who struggled last season and was reassigned to the AHL, has one year remaining on his contract. Canadiens management is expected to explore options for Montembeault while considering a tandem of Dobes and prospect Jacob Fowler moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Jakub Dobes has signed a three-year, $16.05 million contract.
•Sam Montembeault's trade market interest is reportedly nonexistent.
•Montembeault struggled last season with a 3.43 goals-against average.
•The Canadiens plan to utilize Dobes and Jacob Fowler in the upcoming season.
•Montembeault has one year left on his $3.15 million contract.

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The season for the Montreal Canadiens was a success, as they advanced to the Eastern Conference Final after road Game 7 series wins over the divisional rival Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres before eventually falling to the Carolina Hurricanes.However, there is much to look forward to for Canadiens fans, especially after the recent contract […] The post Canadiens Suddenly Run Into New Goaltending Problem appeared first on HEAVY.
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