Here’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]
Sources
Stephane Waite suggested on the airwaves earlier this week that sending Jakub Dobes down to the AHL would cause no harm. I strongly disagree that the Montreal Canadiens should even consider the idea.
thehockeynews.comWhen training camp comes around this year, Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Jakub Dobes will show up as an NHLer. Unless Kaapo Kahkonen manages to cause a big surprise, the 24-year-old should spend the year in the NHL backing up Samuel Montembeault. He took the organization by surprise last season with an electrifying start to his NHL career, and while he did eventually slow down, he’s still in pole position for the backup role.
thehockeynews.comListen to Canadiens Struggle, Dobes Cools Off, Newhook Injured from Montreal Canadiens News Today 2 Min News The Daily News Now!. Montreal Canadiens face offense struggles, Dobes cooling off, and Newhooks injury; ECHL players advocate for better working conditions; former Canadiens players varying success with new teams.
shows.acast.comThe Montreal Canadiens wouldn't be heading to the second round if it hadn't been for Jakub Dobes.
thehockeynews.comThe Montreal Canadiens have now won two seven-game series in a row, and for fans, this spring is looking increasingly similar to 2010, when Jaroslav Halak took the Habs to the Conference Final.
thehockeynews.comWhen the Montreal Canadiens take on the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night, Jakub Dobes will be in the net. Even though Samuel Montembeault was the uncontested number one last season, both goaltenders will have played the same number of games this season.
thehockeynews.comThe Canadiens advanced to Round 2 Sunday night, and Sam Montembeault gave Jakub Dobes a shaving cream pie to the face on live TV.
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