Either goalies love the altitude in Denver, or Denver has an exceptional goalie scout, because it seems every starting goalie playing for the Buccaneers lately is a stud. Quentin Miller has a sparkling .942 SV%, 1.58 GAA, and two shutouts over the first 10 games of the 2025-26 season in the NCAA. Although plenty of goalies in the NCAA are putting up similar numbers, the Canadiens have been successfully identifying quality goalie prospects in the draft over the last few years, such as Jacob Fowler and Jakus Dobes, and they have done it again with Miller. If Miller’s performance remains on this pace through the end of the 2025-26 NCAA season, it would be reasonable to project him as a 1B in the NHL within three to four years, following a similar path as Jakub Dobes. It would, however, be absurd if Miller finished above a .940 SV% and more than 30 starts this season. Dynasty fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his performance and make space for him on their rosters if he gets to 20 games with a save percentage around .940.

Miller committed to the University of Denver for the 2025-26 season. His status with the Montreal Canadiens is pending a resolution from the league and the NHLPA on player expiry rights that commit to the NCAA after their junior careers.

Quentin Miller was good in his time with the Rimouski Oceanic last season, but served a small role, starting only 17 games. This upcoming season, his last of junior eligibility, will be crucial in deciding his future in the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Miller will be traded to the Rimouski Oceanic on December 28th, in exchange for a 1st and 2nd round pick, and a player to be named at a later date. After a rough start with the Remparts, where he was supposed to become their star starter, this change of scenery will hopefully do him well. Although he may have disappointing numbers, it is clear that he carries pedigree in the Q due to the high cost of acquiring him.

Miller’s first season in the QMJHL went exceptionally well in several ways. For one, he went 14-4-0 on a Memorial Cup-winning Quebec Remparts team. He also sported a .911 save percentage as a rookie in major junior. The true icing on the cake, however, is that his performance prompted Remparts’ management to move on from starting goaltender William Rousseau in favour of Miller for the 2023-24 season. Going from 20 games to 40-50 will be the first major test for Miller, who has a big frame and high-end positional awareness. His puck-tracking, especially behind the net, needs work, but there is a lot to like with the third of Montreal’s three fourth-rounders this season.