# POSITIONAL SPOTLIGHT: Montreal Canadiens PLAN to SUPPORT Jakub Dobes + Defense RISING?

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-09-23T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens face pivotal goalie decisions as Jakub Dobes emerges as the likely starter—how many games will he handle, and is this the end for Samuel Montembeault in Montreal? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba debate the fate of the Canadiens’ three-goalie conundrum, consider creative solutions for Jacob Fowler’s ice time, and explore the market buzz around Connor Hellebuyck. The focus shifts to defense with Derek Lalonde’s aggressive new penalty kill system and the growth potential for young blueliners like Lane Hutson and David Reinbacher. Can Montreal tighten up defensively and reduce high-danger chances against? Up front, will Cole Caufield’s 50-goal magic repeat, or will Chris Kreider and Juraj Slafkovsky change the offensive equation? Get the latest on key positional battles, power play strategy, and what it means for the Canadiens’ playoff hopes.

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