Before taking off for Florida this morning, the Montreal Canadiens called up Jakub Dobes from their AHL farm team the Laval Rocket. As reported earlier by The Hockey News, the goaltending situation had become an issue for the Habs and something had to be done as a matter of urgency.

It’s done: the Canadiens have finally called up Jakub Dobes. The situation in net in Montreal couldn’t last, and it was going to take a second goalie to give Samuel Montembeault some rest. Because yes,

The Montreal Canadiens are set to remodel between the pipes as head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed to Sportsnet’s Eric Engels that goaltender Cayden Primeau will be placed on waivers Saturday.

When the Montreal Canadiens announced AHL goaltender Jakub Dobes was on his way to join the team ahead of their back-to-back games in Florida, a clear message was given regarding backup Cayden Primeau’s future with the organization.

The Montreal Canadiens have called up goaltender Jakub Dobes from the AHL's Laval Rocket. He'll join the team during their current road trip.

The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jakub Dobes from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.