The Faith Canadiens Put In Dobes Paid Off
The Montreal Canadiens wouldn't be heading to the second round if it hadn't been for Jakub Dobes.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage up to May 2026:
- Jakub Dobes has been a prominent talking point for the Montreal Canadiens, with several outlets highlighting his strong performance and potential to challenge for the starting job alongside or ahead of Samuel Montembeault. These pieces discuss Dobes’ progression, contract status, and the implications for the Habs’ goaltending duo.[2][4][7]
- There have been notable moments and media feel around Montembeault versus Dobes, including on-ice timing, the goaltending “controversy” framing, and how the team might manage both netminders during the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. Topics include who starts in key playoff moments and how the backend depth is evaluated by pundits.[1][5]
- In late 2025 and into 2026, articles emphasize Dobes backstopping Montreal in important stretches and the broader debate about whether Dobes should be the clearer No. 1 option, given his recent form and contract structure. Some sources project long-term implications for Montembeault’s role and potential trades or waivers depending on performance and market dynamics.[3][6][7]
If you’d like, I can:
- Narrow to Canadian outlets or focus on a specific date window (e.g., last 90 days) to give a tighter snapshot.
- Pull direct quotes or summarize key articles in a side-by-side format.
- Provide a brief timeline of Dobes vs. Montembeault coverage and notable milestones.
Would you prefer a concise timeline, or a focused summary by source type (team announcements, analyst opinions, fan media)? I can also look up current standings or playoff implications if you want.
Citations:
- Coverage framing Dobes vs. Montembeault and the goaltending dynamic.[1]
- Dobes’ contract, performance, and backup considerations.[4][6][2]
- Media discussions of Dobes’ emergence and team decisions.[5][7]