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Spencer Knight’s new contract: further proof that Samuel Montembeault is a bargain
Just under two years ago, Samuel Montembeault signed a new three-year contract with the Canadiens. We’re talking about a pact that began last season and
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / September 11
Projecting Canadiens’ Goalies Stats for 2025-26
The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with a far more intriguing crease situation than in years past. Last season, Samuel Montembeault carried the bulk of the load, starting 60 games.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 1
Samuel Montembeault in the top-12 in Canadiens history: possible as early as this season
Over the course of his NHL career, Montembeault scored 80 victories, nine of them for the Florida Panthers. Nine of those were with the Florida Panthers, so he logically has 71 with the Canadiens.
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 21
Canadiens’ Best-Case Goaltending Scenario for 2025-26
For decades, the Montreal Canadiens have been chasing stability in goal. Since Carey Price’s prime years, the crease has been a revolving door of hopefuls, placeholders, and short-term fixes.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 19
Montembeault’s Rise Is a Window Into the Canadiens’ Rebuild Philosophy
In a previous piece, we looked closely at Samuel Montembeault’s growth as the Canadiens’ emerging number-one goaltender. This time, instead of breaking down his game in detail, let’s step back and ask a different question: What does Montembeault’s rise say about the Canadiens as an organization?
Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 18
Next season’s Expectations for Samuel Montembeault
Last season, goaltender Samuel Montembeault proved that he can be an everyday starter in the NHL and was even among the best in the league. Can Montembeault continue to improve into an elite goaltender?
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 16
The Canadiens Are Set to Thrive with Montembeault and Dobeš
Goaltending has always been one of the toughest jobs in hockey—especially in the market where the Montreal Canadiens play. Here, pressure comes with every save.
NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 5
Will these 3 Habs Players Make Team Canada?
Hockey Canada officially announced the list of 92 players for their Olympic Orientation Camp on Friday, which includes 24 forwards, 13 defensemen and 3 goalies for the Men’s team.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 1
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Samuel Montembeault
The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before training camps begin.
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 12
Jeff Marek: 'Samuel Montembeault is the most underrated goalie in the NHL'
Many wonder if Samuel Montembeault is the goaltender who will take the Canadiens all the way to the playoffs, once the team is more dangerous than it is right now.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6
Canadiens Reward Rookie Goaltender with Two-Year Contract
The Montreal Canadiens have locked up promising young netminder Jakub Dobeš, agreeing to terms on a two-year, one-way contract worth $965,000 annually.
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.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 27
Evander Kane’s Top 5 Moments With the Edmonton Oilers
On Wednesday (June 25), the Edmonton Oilers dealt Evander Kane to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. The trade brought an end to Kane’s time in Edmonton after nearly three and a half years.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 2
Canadiens’ Sam Montembeault gets real on injury suffered in Capitals series
The Montreal Canadiens were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals. All in all, their season was a success. Few expected them to make the postseason.
Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / April 30
Montreal Canadiens Get Terrible News on Samuel Montembeault Ahead of Possible Elimination
Sam Montembeault started the first three games of the Canadiens series against Washington, but now, he's officially been ruled out ahead of a must-win Game 5.
Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Canadiens Coach Addresses Sam Montembeault Injury Before Game 5 vs. Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens are still in the dark regarding the status of goaltender Samuel Montembeault and defenseman Alexandre Carrier ahead of Game 5 against the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 4
Samuel Montembeault's Classy Gesture After Habs Win vs. Sabres Is Winning Hearts
Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault made a special gesture as he headed to the locker room after last night's win over the Sabres. I take every opportunity to mention it, Montembeault is truly an exceptional athlete, extremely thoughtful and incredibly humble.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / February 22
Canadiens Opinion: Montembeault’s Journey Sparks Inspiration
Montreal Canadiens starter Samuel Montembeault didn’t play at the 4 Nations Faceoff, and yet, it was difficult not to swell with pride while watching him celebrate the big win over Team USA with his Canadian teammates.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 13
Insider confirms Samuel Montembeault's disappointing role for Team Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
We have already learned, in the past few hours, that Montembeault has been relegated to the role of third goaltender and is unlikely to even be in uniform for Canada.
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / February 8
Sam Montembeault Speaks Out After Humiliating Treatment from Canadiens Fans in Tough Loss
I love Montreal Canadiens fans, but in my opinion, this was terrible and unacceptable to see: "Montembeault makes a routine save on a shot from the neutral
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 21
Habs Highlights: Montembeault Shines In Big Comeback Win
The Montreal Canadiens were hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night, looking to build yet another impressive winning streak that would propel them further up the standings.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 12
Habs Highlights: Laine Can’t Stop Scoring, Montembeault Excels
The Montreal Canadiens were back home on Saturday night, facing the Dallas Stars in yet another game against a top NHL team. Fortunately for the Habs,
Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / January 9
Sam Montembeault Makes a Big Request to Canadiens Coaching Staff Regarding Jakub Dobes
At a press conference earlier today, goaltender Samuel Montembeault made an interesting statement involving Jakub Dobes. Montembeault once again demonstrated just how great a teammate he is.
Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / October 13
No Denying Sam Montembeault is the Montreal Canadiens Number One Goalie
While it is only two games, the Montreal Canadiens have something special in goaltender Sam Montembeault. After recording an NHL 48-save shutout against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night, many wondered how he would follow that up against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
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