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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
This is the kind of news you never want to read when you\u2019re keeping an eye on your prospects. The Laval Rocket have just confirmed that goaltender Jacob Fowler is dealing with an upper-body injury.<\/p>\n
The young netminder will have to miss tonight\u2019s skills competition and tomorrow\u2019s All-Star tournament. It\u2019s a shame, because everyone was looking forward to seeing him go up against the best players in the league.<\/p>\n
“Goaltender Jacob Fowler (upper-body injury) will not participate in the Skills Competition (tonight) and the All-Star Challenge (tomorrow). He will stay on the bench for both events.”<\/p>\n
– Laval Rocket<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s be honest, Fowler is one of the cornerstones of the future in goal for Montreal. Seeing him on the bench during the festivities instead of in the action leaves a bit of a bitter taste.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, the organization specifies that he will remain with the team for both events. That may suggest the injury isn\u2019t a total disaster, but caution is always the priority with a goaltender.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s be real, managing injuries among our prospects is always a hot topic. The last thing anyone needs is an upper-body injury slowing down his impressive progress this season.<\/p>\n
The Rocket will therefore have to get by without its great wall for the midseason showcase. Hopefully this forced rest will allow him to come back strong for the push toward the playoffs.<\/p>\n
A tough blow for the show in Laval<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no denying it: Jacob Fowler has become a true local attraction since his arrival. His presence in goal reassures everyone, from the fans to the defensemen.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll be monitoring the situation closely over the course of the week to see if he can return to his post quickly. For now, the clear priority is protecting the investment.<\/p>\n
Throughout this process, the Montreal Canadiens are keeping a very close eye on the situation in Laval. Whenever a prospect of this caliber goes down, the medical staff goes into alert mode.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s fair to say the All-Star tournament loses a bit of its shine without the farm team\u2019s star netminder. Fans who bought tickets to see him in action will certainly be disappointed.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s admit it, we can\u2019t wait to see him back at full strength. Jacob Fowler is a born competitor, and being stuck on the bench must be eating away at him inside.<\/p>\n
Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
45 MINUTES AGO|14 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler ruled out of All-Star events due to injury<\/p>\n
Are you worried about Jacob Fowler\u2019s future after this injury?<\/p>\n
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