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Jacob Fowler receives praise from former teammate Gabriel Perreault
Jonathan Di Gregorio
Jacob Fowler receives praise from former teammate Gabriel Perreault
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Jacob Fowler could well be the Canadiens' goaltender of the future. The 69th overall pick in the 2023 draft has made remarkable progress in his two seasons in the NCAA. After a very good rookie season in which the goaltender maintained a 32-6-1 record with a 2.14 goals-against average and 0.926 save percentage, he went on to post even better numbers with a 25-7-2 record with a 1.63 goals-against average and 0.940 save percentage.

Fowler also did well in his debut with the Laval Rocket, winning two of his three regular-season starts.

Then, the goaltender defended the playoffs in a rotational system with Cayden Primeau, where he posted a 3-3 record, a 2.48 goals-against average and a 0.902 save percentage. The Rocket lost 4-0 in the conference final.

In an article by Jonathan Bernier published on TVA Sports, Fowler receives high praise from his former teammate Gabriel Perreault, with whom he played for two years at Boston College. According to Perreault, the young goalkeeper absolutely wants to win and will do everything in his power to do so.

The New York Rangers forward believes that Fowler was the best player on the team and that he will be a good goalie for many years to come. A reminder that in addition to Perrault, the Eagles also had Will Smith, Cutter Gauthier, Ryan Leonard and James Hagens. If Fowler really is the best of the bunch, the Canadiens could be in business for quite some time in front of the net. What's more, according to Perrault, the Canadiens' prospect is particularly well-liked in the dressing room. The Florida native is described as smiling, funny and pleasant company, the kind of guy who shouldn't have too much trouble fitting in with the Habs' young core of players when he joins them. For that, however, we'll probably have to wait a little longer.

– No worries for the Jays.

– Ravens ahead at halftime

– What a run.

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