Jets Sign Al Montoya

[HordiBrusk29]

The Winnipeg Jets are pleased to announce they have agreed to terms with goaltender Al Montoya on a new contract.

Montoya, 27, played in 31 games with the New York Islanders during the 2011-12 season. In that time, the Chicago, IL native earned a 9-11-5 record, 3.11 goals against average and 0.893 save percentage. He has played in 57 career NHL games, between the Islanders and Coyotes, for a 21-17-10 career record, 2.76 goals against average and 0.906 save percentage.

Montoya was originally drafted by the New York Rangers in the first round, sixth overall, in the 2004 NHL Draft.

[I_am_Belak_2]

Well there's their backup. Decent price too.

[ThrowdownSJ408]

wow, good price. id expect like 850-1 mill for him. he showed some good skill last year. oh well he is a back up.

[VodkaFish]

He was the Islanders 1D. He's gone from being overhyped to underrated.