'I wouldn't understand it': Jakub Dobes sends a clear warning to Kent Hughes

In a statement that quickly made the rounds, the goaltender said he would not understand it if he were sent down to the Laval Rocket. It is frank, direct, and it puts a spotlight on what is happening in the crease in Montreal.

When a player speaks like that, it fuels discussion, even without unnecessary drama. The context is simple: within an organization, roster moves exist, but players want stability.

Dobes chose his words carefully to say that he feels ready to help the Montreal Canadiens. And he did so without attacking anyone, simply by owning his position.

From a numbers standpoint, his 2024-2025 season with the Montreal Canadiens is easy to sum up. He played 16 games, with a record of 7-4-3. He also posted a 2.74 goals-against average, a .909 save percentage, and one shutout.

When a goaltender can put up those kinds of statistics, it explains why the conversation always comes back to the same place: who stays, and who moves. The Canadiens have already shown that they can make changes in net depending on the stretch of games.

We have seen how much the decision can vary from one game to the next, even when a young player is getting starts. All of this makes the upcoming press conferences even more anticipated, because every word carries weight.

Dobes has just added another layer of clarity. However, St-Louis defended Dobes in his own press conference, stating that it was not an appropriate question to ask him.

In this market, a single sentence can live for a long time, especially when it involves the Laval Rocket.

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