{"id":413634,"date":"2026-01-16T18:10:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/413634\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T18:10:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T18:10:08","slug":"canadiens-send-two-players-down-to-laval-following-loss-to-the-sabres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/413634\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadiens send two players down to Laval following loss to the Sabres"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

After their loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the Canadiens moved quickly and made roster changes.<\/p>\n

The three-goalie situation is over for now.<\/p>\n

Kent Hughes has made his decision, sending two players from the Canadiens’ lineup back to the Laval Rocket.<\/p>\n

Jacob Fowler and Owen Beck sent back to the Laval Rocket, one day after the loss to the Buffalo Sabres<\/p>\n

See the Canadiens’ official announcement:<\/p>\n

“The Canadiens have loaned forward Owen Beck and goaltender Jacob Fowler to the Laval Rocket.”<\/p>\n

– Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n

It’s really unfortunate for Fowler, but following Thursday night’s game, you could say it was starting to feel like this was coming. The three-goalie situation is now behind us.<\/p>\n

The day after the game in Buffalo, the Montreal Canadiens assigned Jacob Fowler to the Laval Rocket.<\/p>\n

Owen Beck was also sent down to the farm team. That finally settles the headache, at least for now.<\/p>\n

For weeks, things had been going in circles. Three goaltenders with the big club is too much management and not enough rhythm.<\/p>\n

Fowler therefore returns to Laval after getting his opportunity in Montreal, where he showed encouraging flashes.<\/p>\n

In the NHL this season, he recorded four wins and also posted one shutout.<\/p>\n

That’s nothing to scoff at for a young player thrown into the mix in the middle of a packed schedule.<\/p>\n

The return to Laval isn’t an automatic punishment. It’s mainly a way to get him more starts and to keep the door open for another recall.<\/p>\n

The Rocket plays often, and a goaltender needs repetitions, not long stretches of waiting.<\/p>\n

For Jakub Dobes, it changes the picture immediately. With Fowler back down, the Canadiens return to a more normal tandem with Samuel Montembeault.<\/p>\n

You can like Dobes or not, but at least the plan becomes clearer for everyone.<\/p>\n

And in all of this, Owen Beck is also heading back to Laval.<\/p>\n

He too will get more ice time, which matters in a season where the Canadiens have to manage their lineup, recalls, and important games in the standings.<\/p>\n

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Canadiens send two players down to Laval following loss to the Sabres<\/p>\n

Do you like that decision from the Canadiens?<\/p>\n

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