Florida Panthers: Four prospects that prove the Cats’ future is bright
Samuel Montembeault (G)
While the Panthers don’t have many top goalie prospects the team can rely on, the Cats’ do have at least one who looks likely to eventually crack the NHL roster at some point (Samuel Montembeault).
Montembeault was drafted by the Florida Panthers with the 77th pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, and it looks likely that he is the heir to the throne when Roberto Luongo retires.
Last season in the QMJHL, Montembeault played in 41 games for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada. In those 41 games, Samuel allowed just 2.40 goals against (GAA) and had a save percentage (SV%) of .907. In the playoffs, Montembeault recorded a .910 save percentage.
This season, Samuel was brought up to AHL affiliate (Springfield Thunderbirds) but has struggled since. In 15 games played so far, Montembeault holds a save percentage of .895 and has allowed 3.15 goals per game.
Despite the struggling start to the season, Montembeault is still the best prospect between the pipes for the Panthers, especially at the young age of just 21.
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