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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 20
If Jeff Gorton is anything to go by, Jakub Dobes has a job to lose
At the start of the off-season, in addition to a second center, it was known that the Canadiens were looking to acquire an auxiliary goaltender. In the end, the Habs did just that, acquiring 28-year-old veteran Kaapo Kakhonen, who joins the Habs on a one-year contract worth $1.15 million.
Listening to Éric Raymond, Jakub Dobes is way ahead of Kaapo Kahkonen
Kaapo Kahkonen’s signing with the Canadiens may not have pleased Jakub Dobes. The latter took advantage of Cayden Primeau’s poor performances to carve out a position as number-two goaltender with the Habs last season, and let’s just say he did pretty well for a rookie.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / July 16
Jakub Dobes Ready To Battle For Canadiens Roster Spot
24-year-old Czech native Jakub Dobes got 16 games of NHL experience under his belt between the pipes for the Montral Canadiens in 2024-25. He served as Samuel Montembeault's backup, and even filled in for No.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 15
Will the Canadiens Make the Playoffs in 2025–26?
The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in 2024–25 by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2021. With a 40–31–11 record and a return to postseason play, they showed that their rebuild is turning into a climb.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 15
Jacob Fowler really does rank higher than Jakub Dobes among prospects (by The Athletic)
Canadiens fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Jacob Fowler in Montreal. In fact, ever since he was drafted, there’s been this aura around the American.
Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / July 7
Canadiens re-sign G Jakub Dobes to 2-year deal
The Montreal Canadiens re-signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year, $1.93 million contract this weekend. Dobes, 24, appeared in 16 games in 2024-25 and finished 7-4-3 with one shutout, a 2.74 goal-against average and a .909 save percentage.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 7
Around the NHL: Sabres elect arbitration for Byram, Canadiens re-sign Dobes, Hurricanes wanted Oilers’ Bouchard
The NHL’s free agency period is one week old and the market has certainly turned awfully thin at this point with talent. Most of the best free agents have signed contracts, with versatile forward Jack Roslovic the ‘best of the rest’ at this point.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Canadiens sign Jakub Dobes to two-year contract extension
The Montreal Canadiens announced Sunday that the club has signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year, one-way contract extension worth $965,000 per season.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / July 6
Montreal Canadiens Come to Terms with Young Goaltender
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year contract extension. The deal comes with a cap hit of $965K.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 6
Canadiens Re-Sign Critical Piece in Goalie Dobes for Two Years
The Montreal Canadiens just re-signed their arguably biggest restricted free agent in goalie Jakub Dobes. It’s a two-year, $1.93 million deal ($965,00 cap hit) for a goalie with a high ceiling who emerged as starter Sam Montembeault’s backup down the stretch.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 1
Listening to Kent Hughes, Kaapo Kahkonen is ahead of Jakub Dobes
This afternoon, the Habs reached an agreement with Kaapo Kahkonen. It was known that the Habs might be looking for a veteran goaltender, possibly with a view to being the team’s #2 next year.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Hurricanes acquire goaltender in trade with Canadiens
The Hurricanes have added some extra goaltending depth heading into next season, acquiring Cayden Primeau from the Canadiens in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 1
Canadiens Owe Playoff Berth to Dobes but Not Rich Extension
Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes’ role right now with the Habs is clear: He’s the backup goalie. With his role in the mid-to-long-term future mired in uncertainty, the Canadiens need to extend the restricted free agent accordingly.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 7
Jakub Dobes to challenge Samuel Montembeault for the #1 spot: the Habs’ plan
Samuel Montembeault is currently the Canadiens’ #1 goaltender. Can that change? Given that the Québécois isn’t Carey Price and that the Habs have two up-and-coming youngsters, it’s possible that things could change one day.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 3
Jakub Dobes not sold to Laval (unlike Cayden Primeau)
With the Montreal Canadiens’ season now over, all efforts now turn to the Laval Rocket. Pascal Vincent’s team finished first in the AHL, and currently leads their three-of-five first-round series against the Cleveland Monsters 2-0.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 28
Capitals flex their muscles, take commanding series lead vs. Canadiens
With a 5-2 win on Sunday, the Washington Capitals made anyone who thought Montreal could make a series out of their first-round matchup think again.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 19
Predicting Jakub Dobes’ Contract Extension With the Canadiens
As Jakub Dobes approaches the final year of his entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens, the discussion about a potential extension is quickly gaining traction.
NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 6
Habs Highlights: Jakub Dobes Hung Out To Dry Versus Kings
The Montreal Canadiens were in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, facing the Kings in the second leg of back-to-back games in California. Fresh off an ugly, but important win over the San Jose Sharks, the Habs were looking to build on their momentum against a team with much more talent than their previous opponents.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 27
Jakub Dobes' harsh comments on live TV after first loss cause stir
We saw it with the young defenseman of the Montreal Canadiens, Lane Hutson, and now we're seeing it with Jakub Dobes. These are athletes who are very critical of themselves.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 20
Emotional Moment for Jakub Dobes on Camera as a Special Guest Makes an Appearance
Jakub Dobes is truly becoming a fan favorite of the Montreal Canadiens. He remains undefeated in the NHL, with five starts, and he actually won his very first game at the Bell Centre last night against the New York Rangers.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11
Who’s Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes, and Why’s He Extraordinary?
Before this season, was Jakub Dobes even on anyone’s radar? Unless you’re a die-hard Montreal Canadiens fan, the answer is probably not. That said, during the last month, the young Czech goalie has risen from obscurity to become one of the most desirable assets in the NHL.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 4
Canadiens make a risky announcement involving young goaltender Jakub Dobes
The Montreal Canadiens made a rather risky decision with their young goaltender.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 29
Jakub Dobes Shines in Canadiens Debut with a Shutout Victory
Jakub Dobes made a stunning NHL debut Saturday, backstopping the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-0 win over the Florida Panthers. The 23-year-old Czech goaltender, called up from the AHL’s Laval Rocket just yesterday, turned aside all 34 shots he faced.
Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / December 30
Gary Bettman set to fine Canadiens rookie Jakub Dobes after incredible debut
Jakub Dobes made his NHL debut on Saturday, taking down the Florida Panthers in the process, but now he will officially be fined by Gary Bettman and the NHL.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28
Canadiens' Jakub Dobes posts historic NHL debut
Jakub Dobes made 34 saves in his NHL debut, leading the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla.
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