When training camp comes around this year, Montreal Canadiens [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens]’ goaltender Jakub Dobes will show up as an NHLer. Unless Kaapo Kahkonen manages to cause a big surprise, the 24-year-old should spend the year in the NHL backing up Samuel Montembeault. He took the organization by surprise last season with an electrifying start to his NHL career, and while he did eventually slow down, he’s still in pole position for the backup role. He signed a new contract this offseason, a one-way and two-year deal that solidifies his position with the team. He can still be sent down to the AHL without clearing waivers, however, contrary to Kahkonen. Canadiens May Have A New Rivalry [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-may-have-a-new-rivalry] Canadiens Had Trouble With The Rangers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/O79ca5PjMRufG0Zl0OTB] Canadiens New Forward Is Intriguing Addition [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/latest-news/canadiens-new-forward-is-intriguing-addition] This weekend, he took part in the Kevin Raphael Classique at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, helping raise over $60,000 for Leucan and delighting fans with spectacular saves. It wasn’t his first charity event this offseason either; he was one of the players who headed to St. John’s, Newfoundland, for Alex Newhook’s golf tournament. Dobes also had time to relax and unwind this summer. He published photos of a fishing trip he took with some teammates, likely when he attended the golf tournament, since he was with Newhook, Arber Xhekaj, Jayden Struble, and Michael Pezzetta. It’s wonderful to see players who will likely be involved in a tough battle for the role of sixth defenseman spend time together this summer; it goes to show how tight this group is. Dobes was also one of the players who attended Patrik Laine’s wedding in Florida, and he seems to have a good bond with the Finnish sniper, who recently took to Instagram to troll the young netminder who struck an odd pose for Matelas Jump on his account. Xhekaj also commented with a couple of crying laughter emojis. What’s a team without some trolling? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Canadiens stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwo-DfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen], never to miss a story. Follow Karine on X @KarineHains [https://x.com/KarineHains] Bluesky @karinehains.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/karinehains.bsky.social] and Threads @karinehains [https://www.threads.net/@karinehains]. Bookmark The Hockey News Canadiens' page [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/] for all the news and happenings around the Canadiens. Join the discussion by signing up to the Canadiens' roundtable [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens] on The Hockey News.
