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Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault: Shelled in Habs debut
Sam Montembeault allowed six goals on 44 shots in Tuesday’s 6-2 preseason loss to Toronto.Montembeault, who was acquired off waivers from the Panthers this past weekend, was given a rude introduction to Canada’s most heated hockey rivalry. With Carey Price (knee) questionable for the start of the regular season, Montembeault is expected to back up Jake Allen until the team’s primary goalie is healthy. Montreal head coach Dominique Ducharme considered the loss the type of game you sometimes see in preseason, per Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette, but he was not pleased with what he saw. The coach noted Montembeault made some good saves but also let in some softies and was the victim of bad luck. Defenseman David Savard put blame on the group in front of the goalie, noting several giveaways that led to Grade A chances for the Leafs. Montembeault’s subpar performance could lead to Cayden Primeau becoming the backup while Price heals.
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Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault: Gets starting nod Tuesday
Sam Montembeault will patrol the crease for Tuesday’s preseason tilt with Toronto.Montembeault will make his first appearance this preseason just three days after being claimed off waivers by Montreal. The former Panthers netminder posted a 3.34 GAA and an .890 save percentage in 14 NHL appearances during the 2019-20 season and spent all of last year with AHL Syracuse.
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Canadiens’ Samuel Montembeault: Claimed by Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens claimed Sam Montembeault off waivers Saturday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.Carey Price (knee) is still iffy for Opening Night, so Montembeault will add some goaltending depth for Montreal. The 24-year-old netminder went 8-4-1 while posting a 2.86 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 13 games with AHL Syracuse last season.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Waived by Panthers
Sam Montembeault was placed on waivers by Florida on Friday, CapFriendly reports.Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight are locked in as Florida’s top-two netminders, and it appears as though the Florida Panthers may prefer to have Christopher Gibson as their No. 3 goalie, so Montembeault will likely spend most, if not all of the upcoming campaign in the minors.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Signs on for another year
Sam Montembeault agreed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Florida Panthers on Sunday.Montembeault has 25 games of NHL experience under his belt but hasn’t seen action at the top level since 2019-20. Last season, he wasn’t great with AHL Syracuse, posting an .898 save percentage and 2.86 GAA despite turning in a solid 8-4-1 record. That said, he’s currently No. 3 on Florida’s goaltending depth chart, so an injury to Sergei Bobrovsky or Spencer Knight would likely push Montembeault back to NHL duty.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Added to playoff roster
Sam Montembeault was placed on the active roster Tuesday, per CapFriendly.Montembeault will likely be the Florida Panthers’ No. 4 option in goal behind Sergei Bobrovsky, Chris Driedger and Spencer Knight during the playoffs. Montembeault had a 2.86 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 13 appearances with AHL Syracuse this year.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Brought up to taxi squad
Sam Montembeault was recalled to the taxi squad from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.Montembeault hasn’t played an NHL game this season, and it’s unclear if the Florida Panthers plan to give him any action in advance of the playoffs.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Sent to AHL
Sam Montembeault was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Wednesday.With a healthy Sergei Bobrovsky and Chris Driedger occupying the top two spots on Florida’s goaltending depth chart, the team wants the 24-year-old Montembeault to get reps at the AHL level. Philippe Desrosiers remains on the taxi squad as the emergency third goaltender.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Sent to taxi squad
The Florida Panthers assigned Sam Montembeault to their taxi squad on Tuesday.Sergei Bobrovsky (undisclosed) is set to make his season debut Tuesday, so Florida is no longer in need of Montembeault’s services as a backup. The 24-year-old will, however, continue to be the first person the Panthers turn to when in need of an extra netminder throughout the campaign.
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Panthers’ Samuel Montembeault: Practicing Tuesday
Sam Montembeault (undisclosed) is on the ice for Tuesday’s practice, George Richards of Florida Panthers Press Box reports.Montembeault missed Monday’s practice with an undisclosed issue, but it looks like his absence may have been precautionary. Sergei Bobrovsky is locked in as the Panthers’ No. 1 netminder and Chris Driedger will enter the season as Bob’s backup, so Montembeault will likely have to settle for a spot on Florida’s taxi squad or in the AHL.
