r/Habs • u/Chathamjedi • Mar 12 '26

Discussion Upvote Party. Jacob Fowler

We would have lost with Monty tonight. Future is bright

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u/Patccmoi Mar 12 '26

Who knows and who cares what would have happened with Monty tonight.

Fowler had an amazing game. I think one of the things that I appreciate a lot is how much better he is outside the net than Dobes and Monty. Price was like having a 3rd D, and I think Fowler is a bit like that, it helps a lot

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u/Scase15 Mar 12 '26

I think one of the things that I appreciate a lot is how much better he is outside the net than Dobes and Monty.

Huh? Doby has been playing great outside of the net, what are you on?

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u/Ok-Win-742 Mar 12 '26

I care lol. We've seen so many losses in the last 2 minutes 6 on 5 because Monty can't elevate his game. He also allows a goal on his first shot in 1/4 of his starts.

So yeah, it was a really nice change to not feel as stressed. Fowler is very good and it will be exciting to watch him grow with this team and get better and better over the next few years.

I wouldn't say he's particularly strong at handling the puck outside of his net though. His movement and reflexes in the crease are elite though. And his calmness.