Player Discussion Sam "Dikembe" Montembeault
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I think he'll end up as the #1, as well. And it's not just this tournament that made me think that. The guy's been solid for the Habs most nights he plays. He's responsible for a bunch of the points Habs picked up along the way, much to the dismay of many.
He's clearly motivated at getting better. Just look at the gains he has made since we acquired him. I think he might end up a Halak type 1B or 2A type.
However, not many goalies can sustain a high level for 3+ years in a row. Monty's best years might have started last year and with 2 or 3 more.
I prefer two goalies like Monty and Allen during our transition years. Makes one of them earn it if they get 50+ starts where the other gets 30-. If not, they end up 41/41 split and that is fine too.
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At this point, I have more faith in Monty than in Allen.
Adam Michaels
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Same here.
If I'm not mistaken, I think Allen even mentioned to the team that he felt Monty needed to play more often.
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Allen is not an idiot. He could be the backup goalie playing 30 games a season with a 3,8M $ salary for two more years.
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HuGort
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I would play this season out. If we fall out of picture, Monty could be big trade chip at dead line
What is "big"?
A 1A/1B goalie with no Playoff experience is not going to fetch much at the deadline. Maybe a 3rd rounder.
I would try to extend him now for 2-3 years at $2.5M AAV
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Goalies like him are available EVERY year on the free agent market.
No poker here, just far from a priority. He has no negociation power at all. Look at what a guy like Samsonov got in arbitration after the year he had.
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I agree with you.
If they think he’d ask too much they can deal him at the deadline this year or see what happens after the season otherwise just let him go.
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Monty was near .500 goalie on bad team. Imagine as defense matures his game will improve
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My gf calls him montemboobies. So he’s now named boobies or boobs
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The improvements he has made from his first year in Montreal are impressive. Hughes needs to extend him
Monty imo seems to be the better goalie for the Habs currently? Future #1? Not sure but a solid #2 that can give you 30 starts? I can see that.
Being a UFA at the end of the season, what is his future in Montreal?
Being a UFA at the end of the season, what is his future in Montreal?
Doubtful that anyone is stepping in to take over. He should get a 3 year deal at least.
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Habs working to extend Monty.
I guess it depends on the cost and length
One of the best high danger save percentage, but doesn't look as good as he did last year.
I guess it depends on the cost and length
One of the best high danger save percentage, but doesn't look as good as he did last year.
