The Montreal Canadiens’ crushing loss to the Edmonton Oilers on October 23, 2025, has unleashed a firestorm, and former NHL defenseman Gilbert Delorme isn’t holding back! On the explosive “Le Club du matin” podcast, Delorme delivered a blistering critique of goaltender Samuel Montembeault, slamming his performance with jaw-dropping intensity.

His no-nonsense demand for Montembeault to “make a freaking save” and “shut your mouth and play” has sent shockwaves through the hockey world, igniting fierce debates among fans online.

Delorme’s bold call to bench Montembeault in favor of young Czech goalie Dobes for the upcoming Vancouver matchup has only fueled the controversy. As frustrations boil over in Montreal, with even coach Martin St. Louis and star Cole Caufield weighing in on the game’s contentious refereeing, Delorme’s harsh words echo the city’s growing discontent.

Is Montembeault the weak link, or is Delorme’s rant crossing the line? With the Canadiens’ goaltending situation now under a microscope, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Dive into the full story to uncover the fiery details, fan reactions, and what this means for Montreal’s next game and beyond!

Gilbert Delorme (left) Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault (right)

Photo credit: All Habs / NHL

After a truly frustrating night for the Montreal Canadiens, Gilbert Delorme heavily criticized Samuel Montembeault on the podcast “Le Club du matin”.

Saying that the goalie needed to “make a save” once in a while and calling for a change in net.

This time, it was former player and analyst Gilbert Delorme who delivered a very strong opinion on the podcast “Le Club du matin,” the day after the Canadiens’ controversial loss to the Oilers.

You could say Gilbert didn’t beat around the bush when it came to talking about Monty.

Gilbert Delorme Harshly Criticizes Samuel Montembeault After Canadiens’ Loss

While analyzing the Habs’ performance, Delorme didn’t mince his words.

“Make a freaking save, make a stop, you don’t have a choice! You’re on the road, you have no excuse. You’ve got to be able to manage your game.” Delorme said

The former defenseman made it clear that, at this level, a goalie has to steal a goal every now and then.

“We can blame the referees if we want, but at the same time, he won’t change his call. Shut your mouth and play!” – Gilbert Delorme

Very direct words that caused a lot of reactions online and in the comments.

During the same discussion, they also raised the question of who should start in goal next, as the Canadiens prepare to face Vancouver.

“In Vancouver, it’s Dobes in net. The question is who will be there on Tuesday? For me, it’s a no-brainer: it’s Dobes.”

According to him, the young Czech goalie deserves the coaching staff’s trust.

“Yesterday, you scored five goals – you’re not supposed to leave with zero points.” – Delorme

Very direct words that perfectly capture the frustration many fans in Montreal are feeling.

Let’s not forget that Martin St-Louis and Cole Caufield had a message for the NHL after the controversial calls from the referees…

In the end, even if Delorme’s comments were harsh, it’s fair to say he’s not entirely wrong.