To this one, Hughes remained cautious, however was clear on one factor: if Montembeault has the extent, he’ll be the membership’s #1 goalie sooner or later.
It could be loopy to dismiss the perfect 5v5 goalie within the league proper now. – Kent Hughes, on Samuel Montembeault
Sam Montembeault and Kent Hughes converse to the media, following the announcement of his three-year contract extension.
Samuel Montembeault and Kent Hughes handle the media following yesterday’s announcement of a three-year contract extension.#GoHabsGo https://t.co/6cJynVsjru
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) December 2, 2023
Talking of “the best 5v5 goalie in the league”, Hughes is referring to the truth that at even energy, few (if any) goalies are as efficient as Montembeault is that this season throughout the NHL. It’s more durable for the Quebecer when he’s short-handed (and the membership doesn’t assist him there), however at 5v5, he’s on a par with the likes of Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark, Igor Shesterkin and Ilya Sorokin in 2022-23.
And I’m not exaggerating: the figures point in that direction.
The three-goalie rotation (which, in accordance with Hughes, isn’t essentially “unfair” to all three, contemplating that Montembeault was capable of signal an enormous contract and Cayden Primeau is getting his probability within the NHL) makes it arduous to know whether or not Monty could be as efficient if he had the actual workload of a #1 goalie, however the present indicators are encouraging.
Hughes additionally praised the Quebecer’s consistency of development since arriving in Montreal, a uncommon side amongst goalkeepers. The GM is aware of that it’s tough to foretell consistency amongst goalies within the league, and the truth that he has one who’s constant in his yard is price rather a lot.
“The progression I had really helped me [earn the contract]. Something I did better last year was be more consistent & that’s something I need to keep doing moving forward. Every time they give me the call, I need to be ready & give the team a chance to win.” – Sam Montembeault pic.twitter.com/Ws8ivojghf
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 2, 2023
Montembeault isn’t good, however no less than we all know what to anticipate from him… and it’s often good issues.
In bursts
– I just like the comparability.
Martin St-Louis on Suzuki and Caufield’s reunion tonight:
“I think when you give them time away, when they come back, it gets better. It’s like a couple!”
@RDSca
– Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) December 2, 2023
@RDSca– A day to recollect.
On today in 1995, the Pink Wings defeated the Canadiens 11-1. Patrick Roy was left in internet for 9 of the objectives. When he was lastly relieved, he informed crew president Ronald Corey that he had performed his final sport in Montreal #Habs365 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/qZqBHTyCUJ
– Mike Commito (@mikecommito) December 2, 2023
– A reputation to look at.
There may be phrase at the moment the Nashville Predators have given Tyson Barrie permission to speak to different groups. Barrie is anticipated to be a scratch vs the Rangers and is a UFA after this season. This permits crew and participant to see if there’s a higher match elsewhere
– Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) December 2, 2023
– Wow.
Antoine Keller of the Titan turned the tenth goaltender in #QMJHL historical past to attain a aim final night time. François Brassard leads the way in which with two.
Most spectacular of all, there was a goalie in entrance of the opposing internet!
The sequence: pic.twitter.com/C3TmfWqaKv
– Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) December 2, 2023
– Will the 2 guys be capable of assist him adequately, although?
Martin St-Louis likes the predictability of Pearson and Evans’ sport. He believes it will assist Juraj Slafkovsky to be extra comfy.
He believes Slafkovsky can take management offensively and be a menace.@RDSca
– Patrick Friolet (@PFrioletRDS) December 2, 2023
