The Montreal Canadiens made a shocking move after their embarrassing loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning by calling up star goalie prospect Jacob Fowler. The Canadiens are clearly in panic mode about their goaltending. Samuel Montembeault has been inconsistent all season, struggling to string together quality starts. Jakub Dobes began the season strong, but is now struggling under a heavier workload.
The Habs were hoping for Fowler to spend the entire season with the Laval Rocket to further his development, which is why they signed Kaapo Kahkonen in free agency. The Canadiens called up Kahkonen for the St.