'It’s not the end of the world if Kirby Dach is the 2nd center in 25-26'

The next few months will be important for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens de Montreal.

The draft is fast approaching, but we also know that the Habs GM has big plans for the summer.

At least, we know hed like to add a quality forward to his lineup.

A top-6 player, ideally...

in order to surround Ivan Demidov in the best possible way.

After all, we need to find a quality second center.

Alex Newhook filled that role for much of the season, but the results werent great.

Kirby Dach had a chance to shine, but it took a long time for him to get going because he was coming back from a major injury...

and like Newhook, its not as if hes had a ton of success either.

Perhaps, that said, theres still a place for Dach at center of the second line.

In fact, thats the idea of Arpon Basu (The Basu & Godin Notebook )...

who wonders if it can work for Dach on the 2 with a dynamic player like Demidov.

Its not the end of the world if Kirby Dach is the 2nd center next year.

Arpon Basu That doesnt mean its crazy.

Because in the real world, weve seen Ivan Demidov be able to succeed quickly in the NHL.

He could help Dach get back on the right track, and if theres a connection that forms quickly, it could yield interesting results.

But the Canadiens cant take the risk of automatically giving Dach that chance without making any moves this summer.

If it doesnt work out with Kirby at the center of the 2 , the Habs will have a problem.

And not just on the center line: weve been saying it for months, but we need to bring in a guy who can play at Demidovs speed.

The Russian needs a teammate who can follow him around the ice and complete his plays.

That wasnt the case with Newhook in the last two games of the season and in the playoffs.

On the other hand, does Kirby Dach deserve another chance? Im going to say yes.

But hes got to come to camp in top form, hes got to come to camp with confidence, and hes got to come to camp with a knife between his teeth to prove to the organization that he still has the potential to be an important player in Montreal.

And if he doesnt, things will start to get really complicated for him.

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Sweden takes bronze at IIHF World Championship! pic.twitter.com/O6NRcVEVVt RDS (@RDSca) May 25, 2025 Hes really adapted well to his new club.

Through both his unique ability to find the right words and his impact on the ice, Brad Marchands found a seamless fit with the Florida Panthers.

Now, he has them on the precipice of their third straight Stanley Cup Final.

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Paul Maurice says he expects Niko Mikkola to play Game 4.

Eric Engels (@EricEngels) May 25, 2025 News from CF Montreal practice: #CFMTL this Sunday morning at Centre Nutrilait : Sealy, Petrasso, Piette, Bugaj, Owusu, Vrioni and Neal on regen.

Vrioni is not wearing a splint this morning.

Campbell, Pearce, Loturi, Saliba and Clark are having a light practice.

Everyone else is actively practicing.

Sirois...

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