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Sam Montembeault

NHL Rumours: Stolarz Mystery Continues, Montembeault Recalled & More

Jacob Billington | December 27, 2025

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at the Toronto Maple Leafs and the mystery behind Anthony Stolarz’s absence. Then, we head to the Montreal Canadiens and…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, NHL Rumors, Ottawa Senators, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks

Dear Santa: Montreal Canadiens’ 2025 Christmas Wish List

William Bourget | December 24, 2025

As the calendar flips toward the holidays, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a familiar spot. The progress is real, the young core is exciting, but the season has also…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Going to a 3-Goalie System Isn’t the Answer

William Bourget | December 22, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have been here before. Goaltending depth, once considered a luxury, can quickly become a complication. With Jacob Fowler’s strong early performances and Samuel Montembault trying to rediscover…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

From Montreal to Laval: Can Sam Montembeault Regain His NHL Form?

The Old Prof | December 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation has become one of the quiet dramas of the season, and at the center of it is Sam Montembeault. Once seen as a promising starter,…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

3 Canadiens Who Need to Step Up for a Return to the Playoffs

William Bourget | December 20, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens have taken meaningful steps forward this season. The record is better, several young players are progressing, and the overall direction of the rebuild is encouraging. Still, progress…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens News and Notes: Trade Rumours, World Junior Championship & More

Blain Potvin | December 18, 2025

In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Kent Hughes has his work cut out for him as the team continues its battle for a playoff spot. The…

Categories Column, Montreal Canadiens, News and Rumors

Canadiens Are Sending Montembeault a Clear Message With Lack of Starts

William Bourget | December 16, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens’ goaltending situation has quietly become one of the most intriguing storylines of their season. Not because of a blockbuster move or a dramatic collapse, but because of…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Goaltending Competition Improved With Fowler’s Arrival

Trege Wilson | December 13, 2025

The Montreal Canadiens made a massive move after a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They recalled three players from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League (AHL):…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Canadiens Prospects, Montreal Canadiens

The Real Reasons the Canadiens Can’t Stop Bleeding Goals

William Bourget | December 12, 2025

For much of the season, the conversation around the Montreal Canadiens’ struggles has centred on one position, goaltending. When goals pile up, and losses follow, it’s the easiest place to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Keep Missing Opportunities to Climb up the Standings

Ryan Szporer | December 10, 2025

The struggling Montreal Canadiens need to alter course after two straight humiliating defeats. Is there a move to be made, though? Not really.

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Canadiens Land Blues’ Kyrou, Binnington in Suggested Blockbuster Trade

Jesse Courville-Lynch | December 6, 2025

Montreal Canadiens fans have heard their team connected to St. Louis Blues’ forward Jordan Kyrou for a little while now, and considering the position both teams are in, revisiting this…

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens, St Louis Blues

Canadiens Must Ride or Die with Dobes in Net

Ryan Szporer | December 5, 2025

You can see why Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis replaced Jakub Dobes in net with Sam Montembeault recently. Kind of.

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens
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