Samuel Montembeault: Kent Hughes has made major comments

The general manager mentioned that the Quebecois goaltender had shown enough this year to officially act as the number one goalie for the Canadiens next year.

This puts an end to some speculation about the possibility of acquiring a goaltender during the offseason, as well as on the role Montembeault will hold in his first NHL campaign without an experienced veteran goalie by his side.

However, there will be a significant battle for the net with young Cayden Primeau. Hughes has also refused to label him, preferring instead that he proves he can become the best goalie possible.

27-year-old Montembeault finished the season with a 3.14 goals against average and a .903 save percentage. In 41 games, he recorded a positive record of 16-15-9, but did not achieve any shutouts.

24-year-old Primeau ended the season with a 2.99 goals against average and a .910 save percentage. In 23 games, he posted a record of 8-3-2 and earned two shutouts along the way.