The Canadiens Are Set to Thrive with Montembeault and Dobeš The Old Prof | August 16, 2025 Goaltending has always been one of the toughest jobs in hockey—especially in the market where the Montreal Canadiens play. Here, pressure comes with every save. For the Canadiens, the crease…
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Samuel Montembeault Blain Potvin | August 1, 2025 The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on…
Canadiens’ Goalie Prospect Radkov Reflects on Draft Surprise & Path Forward Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 9, 2025 It has been a busy period for Arseni Radkov. The young netminder was first picked by the Montreal Canadiens 82nd overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Then, he was…
Canadiens Re-Sign Critical Piece in Goalie Dobes for Two Years Ryan Szporer | July 6, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens just re-signed their arguably biggest restricted free agent in goalie Jakub Dobes to a two-year, $1.93 million deal.
Canadiens’ Goalie Battle More Intriguing With Sneaky Good Kaapo Kahkonen Signing William Bourget | July 2, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens made a handful of moves on the opening day of free agency, but one of the most intriguing, and potentially impactful, was the signing of veteran goaltender…
Get to Know Canadiens’ 2025 Draft Pick Arseni Radkov Alessandro Seren Rosso | July 2, 2025 With the 2025 82nd-overall pick, the Montreal Canadiens had a surprise pick in Belarusian goalie Arseni Radkov. He can become the third NHL player from his hometown of Mogilev, following…
Canadiens Owe Playoff Berth to Dobes but Not Rich Extension Ryan Szporer | June 1, 2025 Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes’ role right now with the Habs is clear: He’s the backup goalie. With his role in the mid-to-long-term future mired in uncertainty, the Canadiens need…
Cayden Primeau’s Future With the Canadiens William Bourget | May 8, 2025 As the Montreal Canadiens turn the page on another season of growth and transition, one of the lingering questions surrounds the future of goaltender Cayden Primeau. Once considered a decent…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2024-25 Player Grades: Goaltenders William Bourget | May 6, 2025 The 2024–25 season began with Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau sharing duties in goal, but inconsistency and shaky performances left the Canadiens searching for stability early on. That all changed…
Canadiens Gain Foothold vs. Capitals as Goaltending Questions Emerge in Series Ryan Szporer | April 27, 2025 The Washington Capitals maybe smelled blood in the water when Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes replaced Sam Montembeault. Their mistake.
Canadiens’ Dobes Deserves at Least 10 More Starts in 2024-25 Ryan Szporer | January 25, 2025 The supposed Montreal Canadiens goaltending controversy between Sam Montembeault and Jakub Dobes is one of their own creation.
Canadiens’ Unorthodox Approach to Playing Dobes Pays Off… This Time Ryan Szporer | January 5, 2025 The Montreal Canadiens lost the game they should have won and won the one they should have lost, largely thanks to goalie Jakub Dobes.
