AL MONTOYA RUMORS & GOSSIP
Winnipeg Goalies Talk Equipment
from Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun,
And it was abundantly clear that Pavelec doesn’t agree with what is being proposed.
“I don’t know, come on. How many times are they going to change the rules? I don’t think it’s that fair,” said Pavelec. “If you take something away from the goalies, you have to take something away from the players too. Ok, so we’re going...
Peter Tessier: Game Day: Montoya Starts vs Old Team
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The first test for Al Montoya should come today as the Winnipeg Jets host the NY Islanders. Itâs no slight for Onderj Pavelec as he has been rock solid since the home and season opener against Ottawa. Last game Pavelec posted a .942 save perecentage as he took salvo after salvo from the Pittsburgh...
Jets get their back-up in Al Montoya
From TSN:
The Winnipeg Jets have signed backup goaltender Al Montoya to a one-year deal worth $601,000.
The 27-year-old spent last season with the New York Islanders, posting a 9-11-5 record, with a 3.10 goals against average and a .893 save percentage.
Montoya has played in 57 career NHL games, between the Islanders and Coyotes, after being drafted by the New York Rangers sixth...
Tim Erixon is a Ranger because of Al Montoya
When I get bored, I like to research how specific players came to the Rangers organization. One of the first ones I researched was how Matthew Barnaby’s acquisition led to Brandon Dubinsky becoming a Ranger. Another I did was how Vladamir Malakhov’s signing led to Marc Staal becoming a Ranger. Now in some more research, feast your eyes on how Tim Erixon became a Ranger:
2004...
Could Al Montoya become next Chicago Blackhawks backup?
Forget the rumors with Evgeni Nabokov.
The New York Islanders are getting the most goalie miles out of him Nabokov, who becomes an UFA after this season. The controversy from last season doesn’t matter anymore. It’s in the past now.
Al Montoya, shown in this file photo, becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season. Are the Islanders interested in keeping...
Islanders' Montoya Almost Makes Incredible Save
After missing the past 12 games with a concussion, Islanders goaltender Al Montoya almost made an All-Star worthy save in overtime against the Maple Leafs Tuesday night. Unfortunately for Montoya and the Islanders, he came up just short. Check out how Tuesday night's tilt between Toronto and the Islanders ended, when Clarke MacArthur netted his second tally of the night, giving...
Islanders G Montoya out indefinitely with concussion
New York Islanders goaltender Al Montoya was diagnosed with a concussion following his collision with Evander Kane of the Winnipeg Jets.
Montoya had established himself as the top goaltender after posting a 6-5-3 mark with a 2.45 goals-against average this season.
Evgeni Nabokov replaced the 26-year-old Montoya during Tuesday's 3-2 shootout victory over Winnipeg and started...
New York Islanders G Al Montoya set for homecoming game in Chicago
The New York Islanders’ Al Montoya is sure to get a roaring ovation tonight when he starts between the pipes against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Al Montoya was handed the starting duties tonight in his home town tonight, but has earned it with his solid efforts so far this season.
That’s because Montoya is expected to have his own cheering section...
Islanders going back to Montoya in net
The New York Islanders liked what they saw from goaltender Al Montoya over the weekend - so they're sticking with him.Montoya will get the start in net when the Islanders face the Minnesota Wild on Monday.The 26-year-old had a solid season opener, turning aside 27 of 29 shots as the Islanders dropped a 2-0 decision to the Florida Panthers. The decision may raise some eyebrows...
Montoya to start in goal in Islanders' opener
The New York Islanders may have a goaltending controversy on their hands even before their regular season begins.The club has named Al Montoya the starting netminder for its season opener Saturday night against the Florida Panthers.Montoya was given the bulk of the starts down the stretch last season, but finds himself in a three-way battle for playing time in 2011-12 with Rick DiPietro...
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