He may not play much, but since Hughes hasn’t been great since early in the season, Fowler might secure the back up roll at least. In the playoffs, it’s gotta be Primeau though.
Primeau has earned the right to start the playoffs as starter. However, if he isnt considered a possibility for the Habs down the road maybe you give the job to a prospect.
Pretty sure the players wouldn't like this. And I predict a battle between Dobes and Primeau in TC next year. In fact, I'm impressed by the way Primeau took this bad news to make it a good story afterward.
I am cheering for Primeau, he showed immense character and determination and regained his game. I am not giving up on him, in fact I think right now there is no better goalie anywhere in the AHL. What does management think longterm is the question.
Could be. I'm sure him and his agents will have tons of questions for the organization this summer.
Even so, I wouldn’t risk their best chance on a championship just to play Fowler. Even if he’s leaving, you dance with who brought you. If Primeau falters, then maybe.
Definitely has to be Primeau, he's earned it (and I'm no fan of his). Even getting him into the ranks practicing/backing up I'd be fine with.
Our brass has been saying since the offseason that a lengthy playoff run by Laval would be beneficial to the organization's long term development.
You can't compare the two situations. They're apples and oranges. As optimistic as we all are about Fowler as a prospect, Price was viewed as a franchise goalie (maybe generational) and the organization prioritized fast tracking him and have him on the NHL roster in October. Even still, it ruffled feathers with our AHL coach at the time, Don Lever, who was against the Habs brass decision. The priority now is for the Rocket to have a playoff long run. Fowler will have a key role in the AHL next season.
I have to disagree. Dobes needs a reset. I wouldn’t throw him into a playoff run. Primeau is like, 19-2 right now. He may even end up qualifying for ahl goalie of the year if he keeps going. (Not sure what that trophy is)
I get ya on that. And of course if Primeau falters and they fall behind in a series, they could go to Fowler.
Gonna sign with Laval when they’re back from their trip
Primeau has likely played himself back into the conversation with his phenomenal play.
He may have also brought his value up enough to be included as a piece in an offseason trade.
