NHL Season Secrets: Uncover the Surprising Strengths, Hidden Weaknesses, and Game-Changing X Factors for Every Team
Biggest concern: While Montreal boasts a few (seemingly) sure things like Dobson, their lineup does house more than a few players with question marks. Can Kirby Dach successfully anchor a second line with Laine and Ivan Demidov? And will the rookie Demidov be able to grow from his heralded NHL debut last season to become a nightly regular?
Juraj Slafkovsky still feels on the cusp of showing his full capabilities and it could be all too easy for Montreal to become too top-heavy and crumble without enough consistent contributors. Basically, the Canadiens’ best and worst qualities could be exactly the same; the maturation of their youthful skaters might be what makes or breaks them. What’s worrisome for Montreal is they won’t know for sure which way the needle points until the games begin for real and their developing swagger is put to the test.
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