Here’s the latest on Jakub Dobes and the Montreal Canadiens (as of the most recent updates available):
Jakub Dobes has been in the Canadiens’ goaltending mix, with discussions in 2024-25 about his role as a potential NHL backup, and subsequent reporting through 2025 suggesting he remained in the goalie rotation and was viewed as a strong prospect within the organization. This indicates the team aimed to keep him in the NHL conversation rather than risk losing him on waivers, given his waiver status and performance trajectory.[3][4][5]
In late 2025, reports indicate Dobes was getting opportunities in net for Montreal, with debates about whether he should be the primary backup to Samuel Montembeault, or whether the team might pursue veteran help to stabilize the crease; by November 2025, Dobes was actively starting in some games, highlighting an ongoing competition for the backup role.[4][5]
By spring 2026, coverage suggested a positive outlook on the Canadiens’ goalie tandem, with Dobes and Fowler identified as a capable, cost-efficient pairing. The prevailing view from several outlets is that Kent Hughes would tread carefully with goaltending decisions and value Dobes as a developing asset who could remain in Montreal beyond this season.[6]
The broader narrative around Dobes in 2024-25 included notable moments such as recalls from Laval and public discussions of confidence after tough losses, illustrating his resilience and the organization’s reliance on his development path rather than quick demotion.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the most current headlines and summarize changes in the goalie depth chart for the Canadiens, or compare Dobes’ performance metrics (save percentage, goals-against average, games played) across the current season to Montembeault and Fowler. I can also set up a quick timeline of key events for Dobes in Montreal.
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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.comStephane 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.comWe have two pieces of news to share following today's press conference with Montreal Canadiens' head coach, Martin St-Louis
www.habsfanatics.comMontreal Canadiens' goaltender Jakub Dobes spoke to the media today and made it clear that his breakdown after the game in New Jersey was behind him.
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