Bizarre scene at the Bell Centre involving Kirby Dach as the Canadiens impose an unusual ban
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A strange scene took place live from the Bell Centre earlier today and was reported by journalist Simon-Olivier Lorange.
Earlier today, Samuel Montembeault returned to the ice after his illness. Now there is also an unexpected development involving Kirby Dach. According to Lorange, Dach skated with a therapist on the Bell Centre ice this morning, which is an encouraging sign. But there is also a detail that raises questions.
The Montreal Canadiens ban journalists from accessing the stands to watch Kirby Dach's individual session
Here's what Simon-Olivier Lorange reported.
"Kirby Dach has been skating with a therapist for about fifteen minutes at the Bell Centre.
For some obscure reason, the organization is forbidding media members from accessing the stands to watch the individual session, which is normally a routine part of a player's rehab.
It's... strange."
- Simon-Olivier Lorange
For some obscure reason, the organization is forbidding media members from accessing the stands to watch the individual session, which is normally a routine part of a player's rehab.
It's... strange."
- Simon-Olivier Lorange
This still gives us a small update concerning the injury suffered by Kirby Dach, but at the same time, it raises almost more questions than answers.
Kirby Dach, age 24, is a 6-foot-4, 221-pound forward who has 7 points in 15 games this season, including 5 goals, and 128 points in 284 career NHL games. In recent seasons, he has played 57, 2, and 58 games, as he has unfortunately dealt with numerous injuries. He will already be a restricted free agent at the end of this season, as his contract, which pays him just over $3.36 million per year, will expire.
We'll be keeping a close eye on this situation for you.
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