Although the Montreal Canadiens are off to an extraordinary start this season with a 10-5-2 record, not everything inside the organization is all sunshine and rainbows.
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Chiefly concerning goaltender Samuel Montembeault, whose performance this season is below expectations, posting a 4-4-1 mark with a 3.61 goals-against average and a .857 save percentage.
The No. 35 does not appear to be anywhere near confident in front of his crease, drawing a wave of criticism from both media members and fans in recent weeks.
Fortunately for him, he’s also receiving love and support from several well-known figures, such as football player Marc-Antoine Dequoy, who publicly came to his defense without hesitation.
Luc Poirier Takes the Floor
Soyez respectueux et indulgents.
The entrepreneur Luc Poirier, renowned for his unwavering devotion to the Sainte-Flanelle, stepped forward during the Canadiens’ game against the Dallas Stars to speak up for Montembeault. Observing the unease among a portion of fans toward the Quebec-born goalie, he publicly defended the netminder, whom he clearly admires.
Poirier reminded everyone that Montembeault is not only a key piece of the organization but also a source of local pride. He urged fans to show respect, measure, and above all, indulgence toward the young keeper, noting that every player, regardless of talent level, will inevitably endure tougher stretches over the course of a season.
“Montembeault, friends. Be respectful and forgiving. Last year, he helped us reach the playoffs. People were already talking about him at the Olympics in February. So… his start to the season isn’t great; he’s making mistakes, but be kind. So, let’s take pride. And just being in the National Hockey League—you don’t know it, but it’s already an achievement. So, we wish him luck this year. Go Habs go, and long live the Canadiens,” Luc Poirier says in a highly popular video.
Done with Social Media
People will always have something to say.
Clearly trying to dig himself out of a hole, Montembeault is pulling out all the stops to become the best version of himself on the ice. It all starts with trust and focus.
With all the noise on social media and the disparaging comments from some hockey fans, Montembeault had to take more drastic steps to protect himself: he deleted his Instagram account.
“Especially on social media, you have to put this behind you. I deleted my Instagram account because, obviously, after a loss you can’t keep using it. A lot of what’s said there isn’t pleasant. You just have to ignore the noise and move on. I’m trying to focus on myself, on my game, and not listen to what everyone has to say. Whether the games are good or bad, people will always have something to say. I just want to focus on myself,” the goaltender told reporters.
In addition to coping with on-ice adversity, Montembeault’s morale has also taken a hit…
Let’s not forget that beyond the athlete there is a human being with strengths, flaws, and limits. And at the end of the day, hockey remains… a sport.
And anyway, hatred has never scored a goal for the Canadiens, not even in overtime! If you truly love your team, why not cheer for them instead of doing the opposite?
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