The worst is now confirmed for Samuel Montembeault, and it’s a major blow for the Canadiens

Many of you have been wondering why Montembeault still hasn’t been traded, even though nobody wants another three-goalie situation.

Well, we now have the unfortunate answer.

Interest in Samuel Montembeault on the trade market is reportedly simply nonexistent, a development that seriously complicates the Canadiens’ plans.

It’s a cold shower for those who expected the Quebec-born goaltender to be playing elsewhere this summer.

A difficult situation for him to accept.

Just a few months ago, the 29-year-old netminder was still Martin St-Louis’ trusted starter.

Now that Dobes has secured the number-one job and Fowler is viewed as the goaltender of the future, many expected the veteran to be on his way out.

But no. The window of opportunity appears to have closed without Kent Hughes making a move.

The worst-case scenario for Samuel Montembeault on the trade market

The teams most frequently linked to him, such as the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers, have already acquired a goaltender elsewhere.

That significantly reduces the number of potential destinations.

The fewer interested teams remain, the more No. 35’s value drops on the trade market.

That clearly puts Kent Hughes in a difficult position.

He has no desire to trade his goaltender for a return below his true value, but he also has no interest in bringing another three-goalie situation into the season.

A three-goalie rotation rarely creates a calm atmosphere in the locker room.

We’re very curious to see what happens next in this situation.