{"id":14540,"date":"2025-11-18T06:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T06:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/canadiens-jakub-dobes-speaks-to-the-media-after-emotional-overtime-loss-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T06:02:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T06:02:34","slug":"canadiens-jakub-dobes-speaks-to-the-media-after-emotional-overtime-loss-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=14540","title":{"rendered":"Canadiens: Jakub Dobes Speaks to the Media After Emotional Overtime Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nearly a week after breaking down in front of the media following a tough 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes addressed the press again after practice on Wednesday. The 24-year-old goaltender, all smiles, discussed his emotional reaction to the defeat and reassured fans that any lingering frustration was firmly in the past.<\/p>\n

“I promised myself I wouldn\u2019t lose to them again, especially not in the same way. It pushed me over the edge when it happened the same way in overtime,” Dobes explained. The loss was especially hard for Dobes, as it mirrored a similar defeat to the Devils from the previous season. The fact that the loss happened in the same manner\u2014overtime\u2014was a tough pill to swallow for the young goalie.<\/p>\n

Despite his emotional reaction after the game, Dobes emphasized that his mood had already improved. “I was just fine when we got on the plane back from New Jersey that night,” he said, adding that his teammates had a bit of fun at his expense. While Dobes doesn’t plan to change his personality, he acknowledged that as he matures, he may get better at handling results with a more measured approach.<\/p>\n

Dobes has been a standout for the Canadiens this season, posting an impressive 6-0-1 record with a 2.25 goals-against average, ranking second in the league among goaltenders who have played at least seven games. His .920 save percentage also ranks fourth in the league. His stellar performance has made him the best rookie goaltender this season, edging out Arturs Silovs of the Pittsburgh Penguins.<\/p>\n

After watching Samuel Montembeault play the last two games, Dobes will return to the crease on Thursday when the Canadiens host the Dallas Stars. Dobes faced the Stars once last season, earning second-star honors in a 3-1 win with a remarkable .970 save percentage.<\/p>\n

As the Canadiens head into their next matchup, Dobes’ resilience and confidence are clear. His early-season success has been a bright spot for Montreal, and as he continues to mature, the young netminder\u2019s leadership and performance will be crucial to the team\u2019s success moving forward.<\/p>\n

Nathaniel Lowe is expected to be cut loose by the Red Sox this week. (AP Photo\/Ross D. Franklin)AP<\/p>\n

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The Red Sox have some roster cleanup due this week, with Tuesday marking the date by which teams need to add eligible prospects to their 40-man rosters to protect them from the Rule 5 draft and Friday representing the annual non-tender deadline for arbitration-eligible players. Don\u2019t expect Boston to clear a roster spot by cutting bait with a homegrown former All-Star starter, though.<\/p>\n

At this point, Boston is unlikely to non-tender injured righty Tanner Houck, multiple sources said Monday. With a 40-man roster crunch coming, there was some thought that cutting bait with Houck was possible due to his current situation. Houck, who took home $3.95 million in 2025, is projected (by MLBTradeRumors\u2019 widely used model) to take home the same salary in 2026, but is expected to miss most if not all of the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in August. Considering the 2027 season is in jeopardy due to labor tensions and Houck is set to hit free agency after that year, the possibility existed that the Red Sox could non-tender (release) Houck into free agency to save a bit of money knowing he won\u2019t be ready to pitch for most of 2026. But sources indicate the Red Sox plan to tender him a contract.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear if the sides have talked about a creative long-term deal. Tendering Houck a contract would keep him under club control ahead of negotiations to avoid arbitration and set a 2026 salary later in the winter.<\/p>\n

By Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, teams must add eligible prospects to their 40-man rosters to protect them from being poached in next month\u2019s Rule 5 draft. The Red Sox, who have a full 40-man roster, don\u2019t have a long list of candidates but are expected to make at least a move or two. Right-handed prospect David Sandlin is a virtual lock to be added, requiring at least one 40-man roster spot to be cleared. Lefties Shane Drohan and Hayden Mullins, righties Yordanny Monegro (injured) and Jedixson Paez and outfielder Miguel Bleis are among the other potential Rule 5 candidates in the organization. If the Red Sox want to make sure any of those players aren\u2019t taken in the Rule 5 draft, they can add them. Doing so would require spots to be cleared.<\/p>\n

Any roster spots that need to be cleared for prospect additions need to be opened simultaneously Tuesday, which is a day when small trades are usually made throughout baseball. Therefore, the Red Sox could get a jump on the Friday non-tender deadline (set for 8 p.m. ET) by moving on from players four days early. The non-tender date represents an opportunity for teams to cut bait with arbitration-eligible and pre-arbitration-eligible players and send them into free agency. The Red Sox, unlike in previous years, could be busy on non-tender day.<\/p>\n

The most obvious non-tender candidate on the roster is first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, who is projected to earn $13.5 million in 2026. That mark represents much more than what he\u2019d get on the open market after a down season that included him being cut by the Nationals. Lowe will almost certainly be lopped off the roster but could re-sign at a lower rate as he tests the open market. Boston is anticipating the healthy return of Triston Casas next season and is looking to upgrade the first base position via free agency or trade.<\/p>\n

The Red Sox have seven other arbitration-eligible players and are certain to retain Kutter Crawford, Romy Gonzalez, Triston Casas and Brennan Bernardino at their low projected numbers. Connor Wong, who is projected to make $1.6 million in 2026, is expected to be tendered after Craig Breslow gave him a vote of confidence last week. Cooper Criswell already agreed to a one-year, $800,000 deal for 2026, removing him from non-tender consideration.<\/p>\n

In addition to Lowe, the Red Sox could cut bait with some younger players on the roster. Righty Josh Winckowski (projected to make $800,000) is a candidate to be cut from the roster, as is lefty Jovani Mor\u00e1n. Tough roster decisions might be made with the utility group of Vaughn Grissom, David Hamilton, Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard later in the winter but for now, those players are projected to be safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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