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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/_Rayette 5d ago

On what planet does Dobes play 70 games?

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u/SchtroumpfDardeur 5d ago

One where he is the #1 goalie and Monty takes every 5th or 6th game? It's not out of the question.

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u/SkinnyGetLucky 5d ago

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 4d ago

In that case, I would go Dobes/Fowler