Jacob Fowler in Laval: The Scenario That’s Gaining Ground

A month and a half ago, people were saying that the window to trade Samuel Montembeault was closing. After all, once July 1 passed, it would be harder to trade him.

Of course, it's not too late to trade him. But…

But it's clear that right now, there's a distinct scenario on the table in which the Canadiens can't get the price they want for trading the Quebec native.

That's why his critics are currently resigning themselves to the idea of seeing him return, while his fans remain hopeful that his time in Montreal isn't over.

But in any case, whether people like him or not, they expect Monty to stay in town for the start of the season.

If that's the case, we don't expect him to be placed on waivers (barring a surprise), since the Habs' goal is to maximize their assets and their value.

And since a three-way situation is certainly not the solution…

Logically, there's a consensus that Jacob Fowler could start the season with the Rocket to get some ice time. It's an idea that's gaining more and more traction.

Such a scenario wouldn't surprise Stu Cowan. In an article in the Gazette, he raised the possibility.