The CH hasn’t told Jacob Fowler that he’ll stay until the end of the season, but…

Will Samuel Montembeault play another game with the Canadiens before the end of the season?

Hmm…
It's fair to wonder what will happen with the Quebec-born goaltender. But in Stéphane Waite's view, it's simple: Monty's time with the Canadiens is over. At least, that's the case for the 2025–26 season…

Even after two losses this weekend, Stéphane Waite doesn't think Samuel Montembeault will return to the Montreal Canadiens' net this season.
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Jacob Fowler was recalled from the Laval Rocket last week and has performed well in his two starts with the Canadiens since then.

So what's the plan with him?

Elliotte Friedman answered that question in the latest episode of his 32 Thoughts Podcast. And according to the insider, the Habs haven't yet told Fowler that he'll stay with the team through the end of the regular season, but we can assume that will be the case.

Interesting.

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Is it too early to put that much pressure on the shoulders of a 21-year-old goalie in a situation like this?

Personally, I think the answer is yes. But if the Canadiens think otherwise, it's because they really have confidence in Fowler, and that makes sense in a way because the kid has shown since the start of the season that he can be really good at the pro level.

The pressure doesn't seem to be affecting him that much.On the other hand, the Canadiens might not have much of a choice but to go with this strategy anyway. Samuel Montembeault has been terrible since Day 1 of the season, and he needed to be replaced in net because he isn't capable of winning games.
And with the playoffs coming up, the time has come for the Canadiens to get back on the winning track. If they feel confident with Fowler and Dobes, then… so be it.

In a nutshell
– Times are changing…

Thirty years ago today, I had the chance to attend the first game at the Molson Centre, now known as the Bell Centre
Only $95 for a ticket in the front row behind the #Rangers' bench
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— Stephane Leroux (@StephRDSJunior) March 16, 2026

— I like that.

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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 16, 2026
– Hehe.

Panarin just wants Shesty to be a little off his game tonight as he returns to MSG for the first time since the trade
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— What a feint!

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— KHL (@khl_eng) March 16, 2026