“Sam (Montembeault) showed this year that he’s capable of being our number one,” says Kent Hughes. He’d like to see an internal competition scene between him and Primeau #Habs
Hughes says Montembeault showed team, management he’s capable of being no 1 goalie. Would like to…
– L.A. Lariviere (@L_A_theRiver) April 17, 2024
At the start of the season, Jake Allen was clearly the Canadiens’ #1 goaltender. Martin St-Louis trusted him because (among other things) he was the veteran of the group and the other two hadn’t proven anything.
Does this mean the goalie will be the undisputed #1 for the rest of the season? Not necessarily. After all, he can’t sit on his laurels for the rest of his career.
The GM has said it: he doesn’t want any player to be afraid of taking the chair above him. That’s true for Cayden Primeau and the goalies, but it’s true for everyone. He gave the example of Kirby Dach with Nick Suzuki as first center.
Montembeault, who was sad to lose Allen, will have to be ready for the next camp. After all, if he gets passed by Primeau, it’ll be his fault. And he certainly doesn’t want that.
Still on the subject of Montembeault, the goalie has decided not to represent Canada at the World Championship. He’s received the invitation, but he won’t be going.
Sam Montembeault has informed Hockey Canada he will not be going to world championships.
– Arpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 17, 2024
Nick Suzuki (Canada) is undecided and Juraj Slafkovsky (Slovakia) is undecided. As for Cole Caufield, he’ll be representing the United States.
It’s confirmed: Cole Caufield will don the USA uniform at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.
Confirmed: Cole Caufield will wear the Stars and Stripes for Team USA at the 2024 IIHF World Championship.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/6Ia04WDL3I
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) April 17, 2024
In a gust
– Good words.
“We really love him! He’s so smart! It’s fun to have his vision of the game, he has new ideas every day, it’s impressive.”
-Juraj Slafkovsky on Martin St-Louis
– RDS (@RDSca) April 17, 2024
– He’s more appreciated by the fans, in any case.
“I feel better equipped to deal with the ups and downs.”
-Juraj Slafkovsky has learned a lot this year!
– RDS (@RDSca) April 17, 2024
– Yes.
“Cole would have liked to score more goals, but the way he played defensively makes him a more complete player” – Nick Suzuki
– RDS (@RDSca) April 17, 2024
– Nick Suzuki wants to make the playoffs next year.
“The goal for next season is to make the playoffs!”
– Nick Suzuki
– Hockey 360 (@hockey360) April 17, 2024
– The Bruins are 4-0 this year against the Maple Leafs.
5 initial thoughts on Bruins-Maple Leafs first-round series https://t.co/mGsKzHbCu4 #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/o8vN6xiTkq
– WEEI (@WEEI) April 17, 2024
– He’s staying in Columbus.
BREAKING: Columbus Crew and head coach Wilfried Nancy have reached a contract extension, per sources.
Nancy led the Crew to win MLS Cup in 2023, his first year at the club. pic.twitter.com/W9jxoqbxCa
– Tom Bogert (@tombogert) April 17, 2024