Montreal Canadiens Poised for a Surprising Position Shakeup This Offseason—What’s Their Next Big Move?
You can’t talk about the Montreal Canadiens and not get caught up in their potential — that electric mix of young talent and the endless questions around how to turn promise into playoff success. This offseason, all eyes are on one big puzzle piece: the second line center spot. Sure, the top line of Slafkovsky, Caufield, and Suzuki has been making noise — the kind that gets fans excited — and Demidov’s upside is tantalizing. But who steps up to fill out that crucial second line role? Kirby Dach’s name keeps popping back up, though his recent injuries have cast a shadow on how quickly he can make an impact. From what Jeff Gordon and Kent Hughes have hinted, Dach’s path won’t be handed to him; it’s going to take grit, determination, and a monster training camp to stake his claim. Meanwhile, the Canadiens’ brass are carefully scouting for new faces, emphasizing size and, above all, compete-level — because adding the right personality to the locker room matters just as much as the stat sheet. The summer ahead could be pivotal, building on last year’s momentum and shaping what this young core becomes. One thing’s for sure — Montreal isn’t just standing still. They’re gearing up to take another run at climbing the ranks.
A main area the Montreal Canadiens will look to improve on for next season
TSN: Kenzie Lalond on TSN’s That’s Hockey on the Montreal Canadiens, Kirby Dach, and what areas they might look to improve on next season.
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