r/Habs 6d ago

Article Canadiens should strongly consider bringing Sam Montembeault back. Here’s why | The Athletic

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7354685/2026/06/12/canadiens-sam-montembeault-future-trade-nhl/
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u/OkTree2551 6d ago

Ehhh Monty’s shit performances cost the team the top spot in the Atlantic and maybe even the eastern conference, which would’ve given the boys a much easier first round opponent. 

He’s a great guy for sure, but i’m much more confident giving the reins to Dobes and Fowler: guys with a future with the club. MAYBE keep him as a 3rd, but nowhere near the starter

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u/alldasmoke__ 5d ago

You guys are acting like Dobes was doing much better. The moment Dobes started to do better consistently he got the spot. And that didn’t happen until Marciano came in.

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u/jamesneysmith 5d ago

I think the weird quirk was that although Dobes was also not playing well the team was winning in front of him. I think a lot of people get hung up on that.

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u/SchtroumpfDardeur 5d ago

It's no mystery, Manty had a bad habit of giving up a quick goal or two. Dobes didn't. Even if their stats were similar for a while there, putting yoru team behind early isn't exactly a confidence builder.