Firstly, the goal was to resolve the goaltending situation before Christmas. Since that hasn't happened, we expect it to be settled before March 8, which is the trade deadline.
In a surprising turn of events, it could remain this way throughout the season, and the goaltending trio might persist:
We hope it doesn't come to that, but it's a possibility. As for Samuel Montembeault, the general manager has been very clear:
So, Samuel is in Montreal to stay, and he proves with each outing that the organization made the right choice. His recent performances against the Stars and the Rangers have been very convincing, showing that he is on a mission. He hasn't stolen the number one spot.
