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Al Montoya

Phoenix Coyotes

1985/02/13 24

6-2 185

Chicago, IL, USA

1

the New York Rangers in 2004 (1st round)

Year Team GP MIN W L OTL GA GAA SA SV SV% SO
2008 Coyotes 5.0 259.0 3.0 1.0 0.0 9.0 2.08 0 -9 0.925 1.0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has the confidence to succeed as a No. 1 starter in the NHL. Handles the puck extremely well and is strong in transition.
Flaws
  • Needs to show greater consistency in order to maximize potential as a quality puck-stopper. Must curb his penchant for letting in bad goals.
Career Potential
  • Starting goaltender with puck-handling skills.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 24, 2009 Assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
March 23, 2009 Recalled from San Anotino (AHL).
October 2, 2008 Assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
July 2, 2008 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Phoenix Coyotes.
February 26, 2008 Re-assigned to San Antonio (AHL).
December 18, 2007 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
December 17, 2007 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
October 1, 2007 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
May 1, 2007 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
December 20, 2006 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
December 19, 2006 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
September 26, 2006 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
April 9, 2006 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
April 7, 2006 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
April 4, 2006 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
December 12, 2005 Re-assigned to Hartford (AHL).
December 8, 2005 Re-assigned to Charlotte (ECHL).
October 16, 2005 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
October 12, 2005 Recalled from Hartford (AHL).
September 28, 2005 Assigned to Hartford (AHL).
July 27, 2005 Signed by the New York Rangers to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Trades

February 26, 2008 New York Rangers traded Marcel Hossa and Al Montoya to the Phoenix Coyotes for Fredrik Sjostrom, David LeNeveu, Josh Gratton and a conditional draft pick in 2009.
June 26, 2004 Drafted by the New York Rangers in the 1st round (6th overall) in 2004.

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