The honeymoon phase for Samuel Montembeault in Montreal might be coming to a cold end. Following a frustrating 6-5 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks, renowned analyst Martin Lemay took to social media to drop a bombshell critique of the Quebecois goaltender’s technical flaws.
A Vision Problem? Lemay didn’t just criticize a bad game; he questioned Montembeault’s fundamental ability to track the puck. «Superb short-range goalie, but terrible from distance,» Lemay stated, even going as far as suggesting the NHL should implement vision tests. According to the analysis, Montembeault’s habit of staying on his feet too long and losing his balance while dropping into the butterfly cost the Canadiens a crucial win.
Coach St-Louis Fires Back While the fans are starting to «shop around» for goaltending solutions after a quiet trade deadline, head coach Martin St-Louis was quick to shield his player.
St-Louis insisted that the defensive breakdowns in front of the net were a team failure, not just a «Monty» problem.
In a rebuild where every detail counts, the question remains: Can Montembeault fix his long-range weakness, or is Montreal’s search for a true elite starter just beginning?