habs_93 Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 #35 Al Montoya Position: Goalie Shoots: Left Birthplace: Chicago, IL, USA Birth date: 13 February 1985 Age: 31 Height: 6' 2" Weight: 203 lbs Drafted by: New York Rangers Draft Year: 2004 Round 1 (6th Overall) Archive 2015-16 Video | NHL.com | Contract Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaas Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 Quite an interesting signing. In many ways I think Condon has more potential but you cant overlook Montoya's pedigree & the fact he was once considered a "sure thing" (6th overall for a goalie!) He has amazingly good puck handling skills but never has been able to shake the 'bad goal' syndrome where he'll stop a barrage of shots for half a period & then let in a stinker. I wonder what a little time with Waite will do for him. Is going to be interesting to see who backs up Price to start (and finish) the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 Quite an interesting signing. In many ways I think Condon has more potential but you cant overlook Montoya's pedigree & the fact he was once considered a "sure thing" (6th overall for a goalie!) He has amazingly good puck handling skills but never has been able to shake the 'bad goal' syndrome where he'll stop a barrage of shots for half a period & then let in a stinker. I wonder what a little time with Waite will do for him. Is going to be interesting to see who backs up Price to start (and finish) the season. Agreed. Let's just say, knock on wood-knock on wood, Price goes down again. At least we have an experience tender, instead of 2 rookies with no or little experience. He can serve as starter or even a mentor to Condon or the other kid we grabbed at the end of last season. Whoever we go with, Montoya can either serve as back up to them, that is if our usual starter is injured. Condon may have had a bit better of a season with an experienced back up helping him. Poor condon, no one can really blame him for the season. MB goes and brings in a tender that couldn't even crack the oilers roster. I'd have been happier with Riemer, at least he had played recently in the NHL and could've given condon points and tendencies of certain shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs_93 Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 He's #35. http://canadiens.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=890975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs=stanleycup Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Quote from Wilde's article 'Glass half full': Al Montoya has a .942 save percentage in his first two games. That's a Carey Price-type number. He's the biggest reason the Habs have three of four points. You can also feel his calmness when he speaks and when he tends the goal. He has that veteran presence. The players are confident they have a guy back there who can get it done. Huge difference to the score line and the psyche of everyone. http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/call-of-the-wilde-habs-glass-half-full-in-loss-to-sens-1.3117320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramcharger440 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Best backup we have had in a long time! looks really solid in net. we are so much farther ahead with a backup of this quality on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkgoalie Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 so far so good, we are giving up way to many shots at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maas_art Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 6 hours ago, ramcharger440 said: Best backup we have had in a long time! looks really solid in net. we are so much farther ahead with a backup of this quality on the team. Still a small sample size for sure but I like what im seeing. Even though his 'style' is a lot different from Carey's the team plays quite similarly in front of him, which is good. A lot of the time in the last few years we've seen the team play a different style depending upon who was backing Carey up. Alex Auld (for that very short stint) was probably the last time we saw the team play the same regardless of who was behind them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Actually I don't mind him getting the start against Boston. Carey Price wasn't really tested against the Coyotes and I feel he's not 100% back to his best. While recovering from bad flu, never rush back into action with heavy physical exertion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramcharger440 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 at this point i am comfortable with either goalie. they are both playing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 Hope he gets the start on Sat against the Auld Enemy. Rest Carey for the tough matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 5 hours ago, PuckPundit said: Hope he gets the start on Sat against the Auld Enemy. Rest Carey for the tough matches. Home game so unlikely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkgoalie Posted October 29, 2016 Report Share Posted October 29, 2016 hockey night in canada vs the leafs , no way price does not play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis22 Posted November 5, 2016 Report Share Posted November 5, 2016 Sorry Al " Al Montoya got the nod and allowed 8 goals through two periods, becoming the first goalie in franchise history since Roy did it in 1995 to allow 8 or more goals before the third period. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Nice bounce back game. Pity we couldn't get a point from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Redeemed his reputation . Kept the team in the game, especially in a lop-sided 3rd period against Chicago . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 Can't buy a win whenever he starts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs=stanleycup Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 On 12/7/2016 at 2:16 AM, PuckPundit said: Can't buy a win whenever he starts . Give the guy a couple of home games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 46 minutes ago, Habs=stanleycup said: Give the guy a couple of home games. He got a couple early on when Price had that flu. The issue with giving him home games is that the fans buy those big money tickets to see their #1 guy and have their best shot at a win. I know I would be upset going to a Hab's game and not see him in net.. Not good business to upset the paying public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs=stanleycup Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 22 minutes ago, H_T_L said: He got a couple early on when Price had that flu. The issue with giving him home games is that the fans buy those big money tickets to see their #1 guy and have their best shot at a win. I know I would be upset going to a Hab's game and not see him in net.. Not good business to upset the paying public. Yes I can understand your point, however it's too bad that it comes down to that, which further backs the notion that we may be a one-man team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_T_L Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 19 minutes ago, Habs=stanleycup said: ,,,Yes I can understand your point, however it's too bad that it comes down to that, which further backs the notion that we may be a one-man team. I don't think that's an exclusive situation. I'm sure other teams with a clear #1 have that same policy. Hockey tickets aren't cheap in fanatical hockey cities,,, and most pay to see the best. If you don't cater to your home fans you'll suffer the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habs1952 Posted December 8, 2016 Report Share Posted December 8, 2016 1 hour ago, Habs=stanleycup said: Yes I can understand your point, however it's too bad that it comes down to that, which further backs the notion that we may be a one-man team. Three man team.......Price, Galchenyuk and Radulov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HabsRuleForever Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Looking like he'll get a chance to undo the Blue Jacket Fiasco. "Cannon to right of him, Cannon to left of him, Cannon in front of him, Pucks behind him" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuckPundit Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Is he ready to face his demons against Columbus, or will Carey Price take the bullet for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habs_Hockey_Nutz Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 11 hours ago, PuckPundit said: Is he ready to face his demons against Columbus, or will Carey Price take the bullet for him? Got the harder of the two games (Minny & Columbus)... protecting Price??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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