Now, it's a complete turnaround, especially with their 3rd-round pick, Jacob Fowler. In his first year in the NCAA, the young goalie is impressing everyone, and he even won a gold medal with the United States in the recent World Juniors.
According to former NHL player Ryan Whitney, who is not a Canadiens fan and has made controversial comments about the team and its fans in the past, Fowler is in a class of his own.
With a record of 18-4-1, a 2.25 GAA, and a .924 save percentage at just 19 years old in the NCAA, it's already very telling. But to compare him to Dominik Hasek is just sensational!
If the Canadiens have indeed drafted the next Dominik Hasek, it can be said that the goaltending future is secured for the next 15 years, and they have found Carey Price's successor.