The Edmonton Oilers may have their sights set on a new goalie from out East.

Sam Montembeault, who has spent five seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, has one year remaining in his contract, which carries an AAV of $3.15 million. He opened the 2025-26 season as the starting goalie, but that didn’t last long. Young Habs goalies Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler broke out, while Montembeault had a down year. He slipped to third on Montreal’s depth chart as the season progressed, making him a prime trade candidate.

Weeks ago, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that Montembeault was likely done with the Habs.

“Samuel Montembeault is not going to play another game for the Montreal Canadiens and he’s under contract, so they’re going to have to move him,” said LeBrun on Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer. “He’s a backup at this point, I think, for someone.”

A savvy buy-low?

Last season was one to forget for Montembeault. In 25 games, he posted a career-low .872 save percentage, with minus-3.69 goals saved above expected. His........

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