Recalled/Assigned: Jakub Dobes recalled from the Laval Rocket

[FerrisRox]

Pretty risky considering he's just coming back from injury.

What's the risk?

He can't possibly be worse than Primeau. Primeau is barely out-performing EBUG's.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

It's too bad Missiaen didn't progress.

Or Petteri "has something similar to Rinne" Simila.

 

[CharleyHorse]

Hughes finally making some necessary moves to stop the bleeding. Let’s go boys, let’s fkn go.

Agreed, but I really hope Dobes doesn’t end up in the same bullshit cycle as Primeau, getting shuffled back and forth between Montreal and Laval, or playing once in a blue moon. He deserves a proper shot without getting burnt. HuGo definitely needed to do something, but I was hoping for something more impactful, like a serviceable+ backup.

 

[FerrisRox]

At 23 players, no need for another move.

There is definitely a need.

A young goaltender who has never played at the NHL level needs all the practice and prep he can get at the big league level and he absolutely should not be "sharing a net" in practice. That would be counterintuitive.

 

[salbutera]

There is definitely a need.

A young goaltender who has never played at the NHL level needs all the practice and prep he can get at the big league level and he absolutely should not be "sharing a net" in practice. That would be counterintuitive.

This isn’t some 18-year old just drafted player - standard practice for NCAA G is 1-2 yrs of college hockey & callup during 2nd year of AHL… pretty standard. Hellebuyck, Swayman, Demko etc.

 

[Hins77]

Agreed, but I really hope Dobes doesn’t end up in the same bullshit cycle as Primeau, getting shuffled back and forth between Montreal and Laval, or playing once in a blue moon. He deserves a proper shot without getting burnt. HuGo definitely needed to do something, but I was hoping for something more impactful, like a serviceable+ backup.

Why? Montembault played was back n forth the AHL/NHL in 2018/19. From florida to springfield. Same for 2019/2020.
2020/2021 he played in the AHL. And since 2021/22. He play for Montreal.
At one point the player need to show he deserves to stay in the NHL. I hope he is going to be back n forth if he is not handle the caliber/ the pressure yet.

 

[Tyson]

After Christmas last season an argument can be made that Dobes was a good as any goalie in the entire AHL.
I have been a subscriber of Rocket games for many years and Jakub Dobes is easily the best goalie I have seen in Laval.

 

[FerrisRox]

This isn’t some 18-year old just drafted player - standard practice for NCAA G is 1-2 yrs of college hockey & callup during 2nd year of AHL… pretty standard. Hellebuyck, Swayman, Demko etc.

I don't know why you are telling me this.

I'm saying Dobes should not be part of a 3-goalie situation in practice in advance of his NHL debut.

 

[Tyson]

I don't know why you are telling me this.

I'm saying Dobes should not be part of a 3-goalie situation in practice in advance of his NHL debut.

Dobes will get a few games while the Habs try and find a competent back up.

 

[sampollock]

tough to
love it.
your crease man

 

[WeThreeKings]

I don't know why you are telling me this.

I'm saying Dobes should not be part of a 3-goalie situation in practice in advance of his NHL debut.

If he is going to start a game, the most likely situation is Monty and Dobes will get the work and they'll have Primeau on another sheet of ice, or after practice to work solo with the goalie coach.

 

[salbutera]

I don't know why you are telling me this.

I'm saying Dobes should not be part of a 3-goalie situation in practice in advance of his NHL debut.

Dobes is here to stay & work his way to split G duties w Diekembe IMO…. this has always been part of HuGo’s calculus once they lost bidding war for Askarov in the summer

 

[sampollock]

If he is going to start a game, the most likely situation is Monty and Dobes will get the work and they'll have Primeau on another sheet of ice, or after practice to work solo with the goalie coach.

or trade or waive him

 

[The Real Timo]

So Habs can't have 3 goalies due to roster limitations, can they? Primo should go to play in Italy... or Switzerland. He will pass waivers with flying colors

 

[salbutera]

So Habs can't have 3 goalies due to roster limitations, can they? Primo should go to play in Italy... or Switzerland. He will pass waivers with flying colors

???

W Dobes roster stands at 23 - they’ve been going w 22

 

[Tyson]

So Habs can't have 3 goalies due to roster limitations, can they? Primo should go to play in Italy... or Switzerland. He will pass waivers with flying colors

Habs are at the 23 man roster limit with 3 goalies

 

[sampollock]

So Habs can't have 3 goalies due to roster limitations, can they? Primo should go to play in Italy... or Switzerland. He will pass waivers with flying colors

take him to the airport.
Euro is ready for Primo

 

[Tyson]

Dobes is here to stay & work his way to split G duties w Diekembe IMO…. this has always been part of HuGo’s calculus once they lost bidding war for Askarov in the summer

You are probably right. Dobes turns 24 in less than 6 months, was drafted in 2020 and played 2 seasons in the NCAA, 65 games in Laval. This is not a raw 21 year old, this kid might be more ready than people think. One thing for sure...he is athletic and feisty! While fans drool over Fowler many have not given Dobes the merit he deserves as a legitimate goalie prospect.

 

[WinterLion]

DOBES!! Well deserved. Also Primeau not starting is well deserved.

Dobes is my fav. He is just so fun to watch. Stay on your toes boys.

 

[McGees]

They didn’t announce a corresponding move. Will they simply waive Primeau or is he eligible for a conditioning stint given how he hasn’t played in so long?

Thats my guess. Conditioning stint incoming.

 

[donghabs98]

All depending on Dobes’ poise & play… he may stay up if he shows he belongs - afterall he’s got the management team pulling for him

I think he's in a good position. It's clear he has an open runway to stay in the NHL if he takes this opportunity and runs with it. If he doesn't then he'll be sent down and has a small sample size to continue growing from.

Ironically this situation reminds me of 19-20 when the Habs lost faith in Kinkaid and Lindgren wasn't the answer too at the time so they called up Primeau for a few games.

 

[Tyson]

Thats my guess. Conditioning stint incoming.

My guess is he gets waived and no one picks him up. He can then play in Laval and maybe fight his way back to Montreal.

 

[Naslundforever]

Pretty risky considering he's just coming back from injury.

It’s ok it’s the habs he gets like 60 games to rehab on the job

 

[Adam Michaels]

If I'm not mistaken, even though the trade freeze lifts tonight at midnight, I believe you can place a player on waivers as of today. Now I could be wrong about that. If they can waive players today, we'll see around 2PM if Habs place Primeau on waivers to send him to Laval.

If he's not on waivers, it could be one of two reasons:

1 - they have a trade in place waiting for the freeze to be lifted.
2 - they can't place a player on waivers yet and they're waiting to waive him tomorrow.

 

[Habs]

Man Kent really shit the bed with our goalie situation , what a putz. 3 goalies, what could go wrong?