Montreal Canadiens urged to trade goalie Samuel Montembeault soon

On August 9, Brendan Kelly of the Montreal Gazette suggested that the Montreal Canadiens should trade goaltender Samuel Montembeault as soon as possible. After a disappointing 2025-26 season, where Montembeault posted poor statistics compared to younger goaltenders Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler, his role has diminished. Dobes recently received a three-year contract extension following a successful playoff run, while Fowler also demonstrated solid performance in limited appearances. General manager Kent Hughes acknowledged the challenges of maintaining three goaltenders, which complicates Montembeault's future with the team and raises questions about his trade value after the recent decline in performance.

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