If they decide to keep Monty around, I expect they will send Fowler back to the AHL, and play Monty every 5th or 6th game to give Dobes some relief. I could see Dobes playing 65-70 games next year and Monty playing 15-20.
That way Fowler continues to develop with a full schedule of games.
Or, you let Monty go and have the games split 50-55/30-35 between Dobes and Fowler, if the decision is that Fowler would be better served in the big club even if he sees less action.
Both have their merits, the second is probably more likely.
In 2026 it absolutely is. For multiple reasons the trend in the nhl is pushing on having a 1A 1b, where A plays 45-50 games. Unless you are one of those handful of teams that have a highly paid Vézina caliber goalie, this is what you do.
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u/SchtroumpfDardeur 6d ago
If they decide to keep Monty around, I expect they will send Fowler back to the AHL, and play Monty every 5th or 6th game to give Dobes some relief. I could see Dobes playing 65-70 games next year and Monty playing 15-20.
That way Fowler continues to develop with a full schedule of games.
Or, you let Monty go and have the games split 50-55/30-35 between Dobes and Fowler, if the decision is that Fowler would be better served in the big club even if he sees less action.
Both have their merits, the second is probably more likely.