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Al Montoya | Goalie

Team: Winnipeg Jets
Age / DOB:  (28) / 2/13/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 202
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Al Montoya is eligible for unrestricted free agency unless the Winnipeg Jets choose to bring him back.
He played with the team on a one-year deal this past campaign and dealt with a pair of groin injuries. In seven appearances, he posted a 3-1-0 record with an .899 save percentage, a 2.91 goals-against average and one shutout. If the Jets don't re-sign him then they will have to find another backup goalie for Ondrej Pavelec. Apr 29 - 9:34 AM

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Islanders goaltender Al Montoya allowed four goals on 43 shots in a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Thursday.

It must be disheartening to be given the chance to start a game for the first time in three weeks only to find out your opponent is the Penguins, winners of 13 straight games. Look for Ondrej Pavelec to be back between the pipes for the team's next game.
Mar 28 - 9:58 PM

Al Montoya will start for Winnipeg on Thursday at Pittsburgh.

It will mark his fifth start of the season. Number one goalie Ondrej Pavelec has gotten the nod for 11 consecutive contests, so he'll get the night off. Adjust your lineup accordingly.
Mar 28 - 1:08 PM

Al Montoya was activated from the IL on Friday March 22.

He made 12 saves on 15 shots in relief of Ondrej Pavelec in a 6-1 loss to Washington.
Mar 23 - 2:18 AM

Al Montoya (lower body) is close to making his return to the lineup.

He took to the ice Wednesday for the team's optional practice. Montoya was placed on injured reserve earlier this week.
Mar 21 - 9:35 AM

Al Montoya (lower body) has been placed on the injured reserve list.

Montoya hasn't played since March 7. This likely isn't a sign that he's suffered a setback. Instead, the Jets probably just wanted to clear up a roster spot.
Mar 18 - 1:58 PM

Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel said Al Montoya is "progressing" toward a return, but is being held out of Sunday's game.

The lower-body injury isn't supposed to be serious. Montoya isn't a major threat to Ondrej Pavelec's minutes with just one start in March, so this is likely a bigger concern in reality than fantasy.
Mar 17 - 4:39 PM

Al Montoya reaggravated a previous injury but coach Claude Noel doesn't think it will be a long-term issue.

"He's played so well for us that we wanted to make sure that he looks after it," said Noel. "It happened during practice yesterday. I don't think it's a long-term thing." Montoya returned recently from a lower-body ailment, but the Jets weren't specific about what was bothering him. Edward Pasquale was brought up from the minors as a precaution.
Mar 14 - 5:48 PM

Al Montoya blocked 28 of 29 shots for the Jets in a 2-1 win over Tampa Bay Thursday night.

Montoya hasn't been given that many opportunities to play this season, but he's been decent when he has played, sporting a 3-0-0 record thus far. He's not worth rostering in fantasy leagues for as long as Ondrej Pavelec is healthy.
Mar 8 - 2:01 AM

Al Montoya might get the nod for Winnipeg Thursday night.

Coach Claude Noel wouldn't confirm a change in goal versus Tampa Bay, but said "it might be time for [Ondrej] Pavelec to have a rest." Pavelec has started the past 10 games for the Jets.
Mar 6 - 4:20 PM

Al Montoya is ready to return from his lower-body injury, according to coach Claude Noel.

He hasn't played since Feb. 12 because of the ailment. Montoya will probably be activated from injured reserve prior to Thursday's game versus New Jersey after Eddie Pasquale was sent back to the minors on Wednesday.
Feb 27 - 1:59 PM

Al Montoya tested his lower-body injury at Tuesday's optional skate.

He is with the team on their current five-game road trip, but it's unclear when he'll be able to return. Montoya was hurt Feb. 12 against Philadelphia.
Feb 21 - 9:37 AM

Al Montoya is listed as week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

He left Tuesday's game against Philadelphia after two periods because of the ailment and Eddie Pasquale was brought up from the minors on Wednesday to take his place on Winnipeg's roster.
Feb 14 - 2:41 PM

Al Montoya was forced to leave Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia after the second period because of a lower-body injury.

He made 10 saves on 12 shots prior to exiting the contest. Ondrej Pavelec, who had been suffering from the flu, took over for the start of the third period and made 20 saves on 11 shots to take the loss.
Feb 12 - 11:44 PM

Al Montoya is expected to get the start in net Tuesday night.

Montoya is 2-0-0 with an .899 save percentage and a 2.67 GAA in three games this season, including two starts. Ondrej Pavelec is struggling but remains the primary starter for the time being.
Feb 12 - 12:45 PM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
C1Bryan Little
2Olli Jokinen
3Alexander Burmistrov
4Mike Santorelli
5Jim Slater
6James Wright
LW1Andrew Ladd
2Evander Kane
3Eric Tangradi
4Chris Thorburn
5Antti Miettinen
RW1Blake Wheeler
2Kyle Wellwood
3Nik Antropov
4Anthony Peluso
5Aaron Gagnon
D1Dustin Byfuglien
2Tobias Enstrom
3Ron Hainsey
4Zach Bogosian
5Grant Clitsome
6Mark Stuart
7Derek Meech
8Paul Postma
9Zach Redmond
10Jacob Trouba
G1Ondrej Pavelec
2Al Montoya