Canadiens Reportedly Change Their Mind on Kirby Dach and Make Key Adjustment
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According to several experts, the Montreal Canadiens appear to have changed their mind regarding forward Kirby Dach's role.
It seems his time on the power play is over - at least for now - so he can focus on his 5-on-5 play.
This aligns with the most recent interview given by Jeff Gorton, during which he also discussed the team's goaltending plan, including Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler (who could arrive earlier than expected).
Jeff Gorton answers questions regarding Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler, among others.
Kirby Dach Reportedly Off the Power Play - At Least to Start the Season
Martin St-Louis will have plenty of options for both power play units, and names have already been identified by experts like Frank Seravalli and the site Daily Faceoff.
That's the current buzz, and DFO seems to believe it too.
See the two projected units:
This would mark quite a shift for Kirby Dach, who was used on the first power play unit last season - but it's probably for the best.
The 10 players currently projected to be on the Montreal Canadiens' power play to start the season are:
First Unit:
Juraj Slafkovsky - Nick Suzuki - Ivan Demidov
Cole Caufield - Lane Hutson
Juraj Slafkovsky - Nick Suzuki - Ivan Demidov
Cole Caufield - Lane Hutson
Second Unit:
Brendan Gallagher - Alex Newhook - Zachary Bolduc
Patrik Laine - Noah Dobson
Brendan Gallagher - Alex Newhook - Zachary Bolduc
Patrik Laine - Noah Dobson
In my opinion, the only player Dach could potentially replace is Newhook.
All the other players (the remaining nine) are very likely to be on the power play when the season begins.
The other debatable name is Gallagher, but in his role in front of the net, I believe he's more useful than Dach on the second unit.
The only one who might displace Gallagher in that net-front role is possibly Josh Anderson - but not Dach.
And you - what's your opinion on all of this?
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 22 | 1869 ANSWERS Canadiens Reportedly Change Their Mind on Kirby Dach and Make Key Adjustment Which one of the following names will NOT be on either of Martin St-Louis' two power play units? | ||
| Kirby Dach | 815 | 43.6 % |
| Alex Newhook | 433 | 23.2 % |
| Brendan Gallagher | 621 | 33.2 % |
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