Is it even hockey season without NHL Rumours circulating about a Montreal Canadiens goalie controversy? The Canadiens entered the season with three NHL-caliber goalies on their payroll, and a plan for how they would manage that situation. But it didn't…
The Montreal Canadiens are reportedly planning to carry three goaltenders once veteran Sam Montembeault returns from an early-season injury. According to insider David Pagnotta, general manager Kent Hughes has no immediate urgency to force a trade and intends to ride the three-goalie rotation alongside Jakub Dobes and rookie Jacob Fowler until a convincing offer emerges.
Fowler has impressed since his recall from the Laval Rocket, posting a 6-1-0 record with a 1.54 goals-against average and .942 save percentage in seven games. Meanwhile, Dobes has struggled with a 1-2-2 record and an .847 save percentage over five starts, prompting Montreal to afford all three netminders time to settle the crease.
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