{"id":546577,"date":"2026-04-08T02:28:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/546577\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T02:28:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:28:35","slug":"jakub-dobes-snubbed-in-latest-rookie-ranking-despite-strong-season-with-the-canadiens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/546577\/","title":{"rendered":"Jakub Dobes snubbed in latest rookie ranking despite strong season with the Canadiens"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

It\u2019s remarkable to see the lack of recognition for Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes\u2019 work.<\/p>\n

The latest update on favorites for the prestigious Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL\u2019s top rookie, is generating strong reactions, with analysts delivering what feels like a rather absurd snub to Dobes.<\/p>\n

While this new ranking includes excellent news for Montreal Canadiens fans, one glaring omission is causing total confusion.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the positives: Ivan Demidov sits near the top of this ranking.<\/p>\n

In addition, Oliver Kapanen\u2019s hard work is being rewarded, as he has also secured a strong position on the list.<\/p>\n

Jakub Dobes left off Top 10 rookie ranking despite elite stats with Canadiens<\/p>\n

However, it is Dobes\u2019 complete absence from the famous “top 10” that is raising eyebrows.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s not just absent from the top three or the top five\u2014he\u2019s missing from the top ten and even from some top fifteen lists.<\/p>\n

A reminder of Dobes\u2019 very telling stats this season:<\/p>\n

Record: 27 wins, 8 losses, and 4 overtime\/shootout losses<\/p>\n

Goals-against average: 2.73<\/p>\n

With numbers like these for a rookie goaltender, it is inconceivable that his name is not among the top 10\u2014especially when compared to other prospects at his position, such as goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.<\/p>\n

Despite this clear injustice toward Dobes, the overall picture remains extremely positive for the organization.<\/p>\n

Had the goaltender been properly evaluated, the Canadiens would currently have three of the league\u2019s top ten rookies in the NHL within their lineup which is remarkable!<\/p>\n

Jakub Dobes, 24, is a 6-foot-5 goaltender who was selected in the 5th round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2020.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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Jakub Dobes snubbed in latest rookie ranking despite strong season with the Canadiens<\/p>\n

Do you believe Jakub Dobes\u2019 statistics clearly deserve him a spot in the top 10 for the Calder Trophy?<\/p>\n

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