MONTREAL – After securing the backup role out of training camp last year, Mike Condon will likely find himself in a similar battle this time around, too.
Admittedly, the Canadiens’ signing of Al Montoya on July 1st didn’t catch him by surprise. Given the injury woes the club dealt with during the 2015-16 campaign, adding depth and experience at any position – including between the pipes – was to be expected.
In Montoya, general manager Marc Bergevin added a 31-year-old old goaltender with 136 NHL appearances to his credit, including 110 career starts, with four different teams.