Could Samuel Montembeault sign a contract extension worth 9 million dollars soon?
Kent Hughes had mentioned at the beginning of the summer that he would address Samuel Montembeault's situation after reaching agreements with the unrestricted free agents within the organization.
However, as Marc Antoine Godin indicated, negotiations between the general manager and the goaltender have reportedly not yet begun, despite Montembeault hoping to sign a contract extension before the start of the season.
Furthermore, nothing to reassure the 26-year-old goaltender, Kent Hughes acquired Casey DeSmith in the major trade that sent Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Although the GM took the time to communicate with Montembeault and assure him that his position was not in jeopardy, everything indicates that he might start the year without a contract extension in hand.
A scenario that could likely work against the Canadiens.
Indeed, according to explanations by Marc-Olivier Beaudoin, it would be advantageous for the Canadiens to offer him a new contract now. The native goaltender of Bécancour had excellent performances last season, and it wouldn't be surprising if he continues to progress this year, thereby increasing his value in the eyes of other NHL general managers.
He suggests, in particular, that the Canadiens' management should consider a contract of three or four seasons with an annual salary around three million dollars this summer to prevent the Montembeault camp from having higher salary demands in a year.
Moreover, in his latest press briefing, Kent Hughes stated that he was currently evaluating options regarding his goaltenders. Could Monty, therefore, sign a new agreement when Casey DeSmith or Jake Allen is traded? It's quite possible.
Would you be happy to see the goaltender sign a $9 million contract with the prospect of keeping him in Montreal for the next three seasons?
One thing is certain, this will be a case to follow in the coming weeks!
Credit: Habs & LNH
| POLL | ||
Would you be happy to see Samuel Montembeault sign a three-year contract extension with an annual salary of $3 million? | ||
| Yes | 100 | 59.2 % |
| Too expensive | 55 | 32.5 % |
| No | 14 | 8.3 % |
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