Shocking statement from Montembeault himself about what was said about him in 2021

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Elias Edmonson
January 7, 2024 (12:04)

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It's the name on everyone's lips today at the Montreal Canadiens, after his memorable performance last night, and it's so deserved for Samuel Montembeault.

He started from afar, he worked so hard, and he has come such a long way since he was claimed off waivers in the NHL to become the 3rd goalie for the CH.

One thing's for sure, the Florida Panthers must bitterly regret their decision to give Montembeault away for free to the Habs.

Montembeault and the Trois-Rivières Lions: the belief of many

Last night, in a press conference after the victory against the New York Rangers, Montembeault was asked if he remembers what people were saying about him when he arrived at the Canadiens via waivers.

See his astonishing response.

"Most of them said I was at best an AHL goalie when I got here," Montembeault said. "When I bought my house in Trois-Rivières, people said it was perfect because it would be perfect and close for playing in the ECHL (with the Trois-Rivières Lions)."

- Via Eric Engels, Sportsnet

Wow! Most saw him as an AHL or even ECHL goalie. Let's just say he's extremely far from the Trois-Rivières Lions today.

He is a number one goalie in the National Hockey League, and a very good one at that! Go Samuel!

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