Canadiens could receive much-needed reinforcements very shortly
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We finally have some good news regarding the injuries affecting the Montreal Canadiens' lineup.
The Montreal Canadiens are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel, at least when it comes to one of their pillars on defense.
In the last few hours, Eric Engels suggested that Kaiden Guhle is progressing in the right direction. The club would still be hopeful of seeing him return shortly after the road trip.
Nothing is guaranteed, but the tone is far more encouraging than it has been in recent weeks.
Kaiden Guhle could provide a boost to the Canadiens
In the same update, Kirby Dach remains a delicate situation. It has now been six weeks since his foot fracture.
The Canadiens clearly want to avoid a rushed return, even if his absence is starting to weigh on the lineup.
The list of absences keeps growing, forcing Martin St-Louis to juggle things nightly. When several regulars are missing, the bench becomes shorter. It also changes the routine of a team trying to keep its rhythm.
Guhle is an important piece, especially with the defensive corps already banged up. His potential return comes at the right time, because the schedule never slows down.
"The six-foot-three, 202-pounder has missed all but five games this season, but he could be back for the next one the Canadiens play.
It'll be against Calgary, on Wednesday, at the Bell Centre, where the Canadiens will be lauded by their fans for the team they've been over their last two weeks away from home."
- Eric Engels
It'll be against Calgary, on Wednesday, at the Bell Centre, where the Canadiens will be lauded by their fans for the team they've been over their last two weeks away from home."
- Eric Engels
A defenseman capable of logging heavy minutes helps stabilize the group, that's for sure.
For Dach, the message is simple: patience. Lingering injuries happen, and the Canadiens have no interest in bringing him back before he's ready.
The club wants a 100% return, not a setback that throws everyone back into uncertainty.
The next step is clear for fans. Keep an eye on practices and team updates after the road trip.
Until Guhle returns, names like Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson will continue to take on a heavier workload.
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JANVIER 4 | 1790 ANSWERS Canadiens could receive much-needed reinforcements very shortly Which one is more important to the Canadiens' success, in your opinion? | ||
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| Kaiden Guhle | 1575 | 88 % |
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