Friedman's update all but rules out Samuel Montembeault for Team Canada at the Olympics
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The well-known Sportsnet journalist Elliotte Friedman has just made a statement that appears to confirm the worst for goaltender Samuel Montembeault.
Back in August, let's remember that only three goaltenders were invited to Team Canada's preparation camp ahead of the 2026 Olympic Games.
Those three goalies were Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill, and Samuel Montembeault, which strongly suggested they were the targeted trio to represent Canada at the Olympics.
That said, a few months later, everything has changed.
Elliotte Friedman suggests Samuel Montembeault may be replaced by Team Canada for the Olympic Games
It is certainly a dream going up in smoke for Montembeault, but unfortunately, given his very difficult start to the season, it was to be expected.
Three names (including two new ones) were specifically mentioned by Friedman.
"Team Canada goaltending: Binnington's gonna be there and I think Logan Thompson's gonna be there; at the very least I'd be looking at [Scott Wedgewood] as someone, he can play behind a really good team."
- Elliotte Friedman
- Elliotte Friedman
He mentioned a few other names as well, but mainly those three, and most importantly, absolutely no mention of Montembeault.
Based on Friedman's comments, Montembeault does not appear to be in the current mix.
Montembeault, 29, has a 4-5-1 record this season, with a 3.71 goals-against average and a .852 save percentage.
Binnington, 32, has a 5-5-4 record this season, with a 3.13 goals-against average and a .880 save percentage.
Wedgewood, 33, has a 13-1-2 record this season, with a 2.09 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage.
Thompson, 28, has a 9-6-1 record this season, with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.
Do you think Montembeault still has a chance to earn a spot?
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