Over the past few days, Samuel Montembeault has been the talk of the town for all the right reasons. First of all, he got his international tournament off on the right foot by denying every shot he faced against Latvia. He’ll be able to do it again tomorrow morning in the semi-final.
Not only did he put in a number of fine performances, he also earned the praise of many. Earlier today, Eric Engels said he was clearly the best player on Team Canada .
Then, André Tourigny, his coach, reiterated Engels’ words
If you want to extend your contract with the team, you have to do everything you can to get a good contract. In fact, Jean-Charles Lajoie believes that Kent Hughes should look into the matter as soon as possible.
À VOIR | @JiCLajoie would like to see Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton get busy on this file 👀🔵⚪️🔴 https://t.co/htOwYkkD4F
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 26, 2023
For his part, Stéphane Waite wouldn’t hesitate to extend the Quebecer’s contract for another three seasons. The goaltender will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season.
Stéphane Waite wouldn’t hesitate to extend Samuel Montembeault’s contract for 3 seasons! pic.twitter.com/KhA8TRzp4F
– Field hockey 360 (@hockey360) May 26, 2023
We know Monty wants to stay in Montreal, but if he has another good season and becomes a free agent, there’s nothing stopping another team from making a better offer. #Moneytalks
In addition to the praise from Engels and his coach, Montembeault also received some kind words from Samuel Blais. The Quebecer, who has collected five points in eight games so far in the tournament, spoke for all his team-mates.
We have an excellent goalkeeper in whom we have enormous confidence. – Samuel Blais
Going to this World Championship was perhaps one of the best decisions the goalkeeper has made in his career. While Montembeault is appreciated and well known in Montreal, he has just made a name for himself internationally and throughout the NHL.
In five games, he has a .949 save percentage and a 1.19 goals-against average. He’s effectively Team Canada’s best player, and if his nation wins the gold medal, he’ll have to be considered the tournament’s MVP.
Given his goalkeeper’s performance in Europe, will Kent Hughes dare to look for a goalkeeper this summer?
In gusts
– No doubt about it.
🤌🔵⚪️🔴🤌 https://t.co/vswWAt5yl4
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 26, 2023
– Good to know.
Cristobal Huet loved his three years in a CH uniform! pic.twitter.com/cVYZIg79MA
– L’Antichambre (@Antichambre) May 26, 2023
– An excellent veteran.
With his overtime goal yesterday, Joe Pavelski became the top playoff scorer among active players! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ID3Wdmj7jT
– Field hockey 360 (@hockey360) May 26, 2023
– It’s on!
– Montreal Alouettes (@MTLAlouettes) May 26, 2023
– Yes.
Orleans head coach Sylvain Favreau’s @HFXMooseheads proved their resounding regular season wasn’t smoke and mirrors by making their way only to the @QMJHL finals + Evan Boucher felt in the @NHL vs @quebec_remparts. https://t. co/vwwKXQbr9b
– jf plante (@jfplante_Droit) May 26, 2023