Canadiens Rumors: Insider Reveals *NEW* Big Update on Jacob Fowler's Future
It was only yesterday that the rumor surrounding the Montreal Canadiens' top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler was that he was "leaning towards" foregoing turning pro for now and planned to head back to Boston College for the 2025-26 season. Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects has revealed some new intel, however, that should please Habs fans (and the organization):
In contrast to my previous statement made yesterday, it now seems highly likely that Jacob Fowler will sign an ATO and join Laval upon return from their road trip
— Cam Robinson (@Hockey_Robinson) April 3, 2025
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"It now seems highly likely that Jacob Fowler will sign an ATO (amateur tryout) and join (AHL affiliate) Laval upon their return from their road trip (in about a week)," writes Robinson.
He suggests that staying at the NCAA level for another year would be "skipping steps" in his development between the pipes, and that the goalie would get much greater benefit spending time in the AHL, even if it means not signing his entry-level contract right now, thereby foregoing the burning of the first year of that deal.
He would then sign his ELC in the summer to start with the 2025-26 campaign, while earning his stripes at the AHL level.
The 20-year-old has recorded a 57-13-3 record in his two years with the BC Eagles, with a .932 save percentage and a whopping 10 shutouts. That's more than enough to make him a finalist for the Mike Richter Award as the top goaltender in college hockey.
