/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn-tor.buminteractif.com%2F2026%2F02%2F317c0515-6aaa-4489-94eb-56447476bc80.jpg)
Let's face it: while it wasn't entirely his fault, Samuel Montembeault didn't help the Canadiens against the Islanders.
The Quebec native lost a 2-0 lead before conceding a painful goal at the very end of the game. The game was decided in overtime, and the Habs were unable to secure the win. With the playoffs approaching, the question remains: what do we do in front of the net?
The Canadiens need to find their go-to guy. Jakub Dobes has been good since the start of the season, but is he the one who can take the club to the top? Is he the one the Habs want to start the playoffs with?
The idea of bringing in an experienced goalie has been circulating in Montreal for some time now. And after Corey Pronman said that a trade “could happen” with the Blues to bring in Jordan Binnington, Nick Kypreos has (also) linked the goalie's name to the Habs.
Nick Kypreos: Re Jordan Binnington: A long shot here is the Canadiens. Edmonton was a possible candidate earlier in the year, but it appears they have made their bed in net with the Tristan Jarry trade – Sportsnet (2/24)
— NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) February 27, 2026
Kypreos says it's a “long shot,” but the idea is there nonetheless.
And honestly, I don't think I hate it either. The guy won the Stanley Cup, he was really good for Canada at the 4 Nations AND the Olympics… and we know what a “gamer” he is. We know how good he can be in big moments. He seems to thrive under pressure… and that's why I think that in Montreal, he might not be afraid to face the music.
There's also the interesting aspect of the contract. Binnington earns a salary of $6 million and his deal expires after next season, in the summer of 2027. That would allow the Montreal organization to keep Jacob Fowler down and take the time to develop him the right way.
It makes a lot of sense to me…
But regardless, whether it's Binnington or someone else, the Canadiens need to find a solution to their problem. It's not working with Samuel Montembeault, after all. It's not working anymore, in fact… and it may be time to move on. At least, if the Canadiens want to improve for the playoffs… in front of the net, a change is needed.
In brief
– Interesting
Nick Kypreos: Re Jets: Teams are also calling on winger Cole Perfetti. He would be Winnipeg's most valuable trade chip; For now, he's not on my list, but is a name I'm watching closely heading into next week – Sportsnet (2/24)
— NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) February 27, 2026
— Yeah.
Jack Hughes in 2026:
• scored the golden goal for Team USA
• scored a $100k charity shot on the Pat McAfee show
• scored a handful of dates with Tate McRae
• scored 1 total goal for the Devils in 16 gamesWay too showtime a regular season goal. https://t.co/P0Vij96iZk
— Big Head Hockey (@bigheadhcky) February 27, 2026
— To be continued.
Joseph cleared today and has now been assigned to the AHL. The Blues will continue to try to find him a new home. https://t.co/XGLJw9YVx4
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2026
— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) February 27, 2026
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) February 27, 2026
