Why Samuel Montembeault Could Become One of the Most Prolific Goalies in Canadiens History
The Montreal Canadiens are preparing for a new season that promises to be very exciting.
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton have finally put together the missing pieces so that the Tricolore can compete with the best teams in their division.
Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson are two young players who will have a major role to play in the team's future.
In goal, Samuel Montembeault has firmly established himself as the number one goalie, and could be due for a massive raise.
With 71 wins in the Montreal Canadiens uniform, he ranks 16th in team history among goaltenders.
He is still far from Carey Price and his 361 wins, but several prestigious names remain within his reach.
He is only 20 wins away from claiming 13th place, a goal that could very well be reached this season. As for 12th place, he would need a few more wins.
This is no small feat, considering that Samuel played a season in a three-way tandem with Jake Allen and Cayden Primeau.
He only needs 33 wins to overtake Georges Vézina in 12th place.
It is clear that Samuel Montembeault could climb the ranks over the next few years, and who knows how far he will go.
With the Olympics approaching quickly, he will have extra motivation to perform and try to secure a spot on the team.
However, the competition will be fierce against other Canadian goaltenders.
The Montreal Canadiens will attempt to secure a playoff spot for a second consecutive year.
Although Kent Hughes has made several acquisitions, the issue of the second center player is still unresolved.
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