Jakub Dobes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 10

José Théodore: Don’t expect to see the same Jakub Dobes as in the playoffs

After a superb playoff run and a new contract, it's only natural that expectations for Jakub Dobes will be higher this season. Barring a major turnaround, he'll be the Canadiens' No.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / September 4

Jakub Dobes may be on a much shorter leash with the Canadiens than fans realize

The Montréal Canadiens absolutely hit the jackpot last season with Jakub Dobes between the pipes. Only Jordan Binnington and Ron Hextall have won seven of nine games on the road through their first playoff series experiences, and Dobes joined that list this past season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 26

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / August 20

Jakub Dobes Learned the Most When the Games Mattered Most

There is a temptation to look at Jakub Dobes’ 2025-26 season and focus on the numbers. The Montreal Canadiens’ young goaltender went 29-10-4 during the regular season, then helped carry the Canadiens all the way to the Eastern Conference Final.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 20

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Jakub Dobes

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 20

Jakub Dobes Isn’t a Lock to Be the Canadiens’ Starter

The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2026-27 season with plenty of intriguing battles to watch at training camp, but one of the biggest could come between the pipes.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 17

Montreal Canadiens Goalie Cracks Top 10 Ranking

On Sunday, NHL Network released its list of top 10 goalies in the league, which featured Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes as the 10th best goalie.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 17

The Canadiens May Have Already Made Their Goalie Decision

The odd man out for the Montreal Canadiens in goal probably isn’t Jakub Dobes—it’s Sam Montembeault. On paper, it’s simple: Jakub Dobes is the incumbent, and nothing should change in training camp because he basically played the role of “No.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 17

Jakub Dobes breaks into the top 10 among the best goalies, according to the NHL Network

The start of the NHL season is approaching slowly but surely. As we wait for the next season to kick off, several sports websites and magazines are publishing various player rankings, including those from NHL Network analysts.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 12

Jakub Dobes is the 11th-best goaltender in the NHL (according to Martin Biron)

If there's one thing to take away from the Canadiens' 25-26 season, it's Jakub Dobes' breakout performance in goal. The young goaltender has proven himself and helped the Habs reach the conference finals in the most recent playoffs.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 5

Canadiens May Have a Good Goaltending Problem

For years, one of the easiest things to say about the Montreal Canadiens was that they were still looking for the next great goaltender. Maybe that problem is disappearing.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 3

Mariana Mazza and Jakub Dobes, Canada’s Crushing Defeat, and the Connor McDavid Case

Jakub Dobes has been making quite a splash lately. Whether it's because of expectations for the upcoming season, his appearance at Osheaga, or even his kind gesture toward a child with autism, the goaltender is making headlines.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 2

Jakub Dobes’s wonderful gesture for a child with autism

We all fell in love with Jakub Dobes last season, as much for his performances as for his quirky and endearing personality. The Montreal Canadiens goaltender shone as the team's No.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 3

Is Jakub Dobes’ extension a risk for the Canadiens?

The Montreal Canadiens locked up goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three-year extension with a $5,357,575 million cap hit on Thursday, securing one of their young netminders for a few more years.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 3

Why the Canadiens’ Dobes Deal Is Even Smarter Than It Looks

The Montreal Canadiens continue to hit doubles and triples in contract signings. On the heels of news that Ivan Demidov had signed a new long-term deal, GM Kent Hughes also inked his starting goaltender to a new deal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / July 2

Canadiens sign G Jakub Dobes to 3-year, $16.07M extension

The Montreal Canadiens' Jakub Dobes, who led all rookie goaltenders with 29 wins this past season, signed a three-year, $16.07 million contract extension on Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Canadiens Bet on Dobes in Net with 3-Year Extension

One day after getting their arguable biggest bit of offseason business out of the way, the Montreal Canadiens were right back at it by extending goalie Jakub Dobes to a three-year, $16.07 million deal.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Canadiens sign Jakub Dobes to three-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens continue to lock up their core, as they’ve signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a three-year contract extension with a $5,357,575 cap hit.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 2

Canadiens sign Jakub Dobes to three-year extension: Instant analysis and reaction

Despite having one of the best goaltending prospects in the game, the Montreal Canadiens will continue to ride the hot hand.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Trade Talk Sports / June 3

Could the Montreal Canadiens sell high on Jakub Dobes?

Jakub Dobes was the backbone and arguably the MVP of the Montreal Canadiens’ run to the Eastern Conference Final. Despite his team not having its best game on many nights, Dobes almost always stood tall and gave them a chance to win, and his fiery, emotional play made him a fan favorite throughout.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 23

Hurricanes' OT win evens series, snaps long drought for franchise

Facing pressure to avoid falling into an 0-2 series hole, the Carolina Hurricanes evened the NHL's Eastern Conference Final with a 3-2 overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 8

Jakub Dobes' ability to bounce is massive for the Canadiens

BUFFALO – Did you know Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobeš has only lost two regulation games in a row once this year? Seriously. He posted an 8-1-1 record immediately after a regulation loss, registering a .928 surface save percentage in that span.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 9

Winners, losers from Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner is changing his narrative

Winners, losers from Friday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Mitch Marner is changing his narrative

The second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Friday night with the Montreal Canadiens taking Game 2 against the Buffalo Sabres to even their series at one game apiece, and the Vegas Golden Knights taking a series lead against the Anaheim Ducks.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 4