MONTREAL – There’s nothing Al Montoya would like more than to build off a successful season in South Florida and keep things rolling with the Canadiens in 2016-17.
After partnering with Roberto Luongo to help lead the Panthers to their second-ever division title and first playoff appearance since 2011-12 last year, the 31-year-old goaltender certainly wasn’t lacking in motivation heading into the offseason. It was the first time that Montoya had experienced postseason play in the NHL first-hand, which made this summer just a little bit sweeter, even if Gerard Gallant’s squad failed to advance beyond Round 1.