Carey Price Breaks His Silence at the Last Minute. Is This What Canadiens Fans Have Been Waiting For?

Martin St-Louis has another reason to feel good about the Canadiens’ crease, as Carey Price is a huge supporter of Jakub Dobeš.

 

Price made remarks regarding Montreal’s young goalies this summer, and his statements on Dobeš particularly struck out. The 25-year-old’s attitude between the pipes is obviously adored by the former Canadiens star.

 

“He has that tiny ‘grrr’ in his game, he has swag,” Price said of the 25-year-old goalie.

 

That statement speaks volumes. Price sees a goalie who isn’t afraid of pressure, embraces important moments, and brings an edge every time he takes the crease.

 

Those characteristics are important in Montreal. Every start, every goal allowed, and every decision made around the blue paint requires a goalie for the Canadiens to manage their attention.

 

After years as the face of the franchise and enduring enormous expectations in one of hockey’s loudest markets, Price understands reality better than most.

 

Montreal is where Carey Price identifies two unique assets.

What makes Price’s words more fascinating is the way he painted Jacob Fowler in such a different light. Fowler’s approach is more similar to Price’s own style, but Dobeš adds swagger and visible emotion.

 

He’s much more similar to me.

 

More discreet.

 

Price confessed, “He plays a very discreet game, as I once did.

 

That is also a ringing endorsement for Fowler. Price established his renown on calm demeanor, positioning, and controlled movements that seldom changed regardless of what was happening around his crease.

 

Montreal’s young goalies now have contrasting personalities. Price instantly recognized Fowler’s more reserved demeanor and composed approach, while Dobeš exudes confidence and enthusiasm.

 

Dobeš also has a stronger NHL résumé coming into the conversation. Fowler had a .908 save percentage in 17 games, compared to his 29 victories and a .901 save percentage in 43 games in 2025–26.

 

St-Louis now has more alternatives because to that rivalry. Price’s remarks, however, placed additional focus on two younger goaltenders attempting to establish themselves as long-term solutions, even though Samuel Montembeault is still in the picture.

 

Canadiens supporters have every reason to pay close attention to that rivalry when training camp begins since Carey Price can detect elements of both bravado and serenity within Montreal’s crease.