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Demidov should have an impact on that 2nd line and Dobson will have a major impact on that blue line.
But : CC Question of the Week: Who is the key roster player to the Montreal Canadiens having a successful season in 2025-26?
I will go with Nick Suzuki. Not only a number one centre, but most likely a top 10 centre in the NHL. He had to put the team on his back last season and if he has another great season, Mtl should make the playoffs.
I am not sure if Dach is ready to go or not, have heard lots of confecting reports, from the organization and outside.
Seems to me, more than anything, the Habs are trying to temper expectations not only for Dach but the whole second line as well. To different levels, Habs fans and the media have create expectations for Laine, Dach and Demidov (the likely 2nd line at the start of the season, if all healthy) that might be a little too high given these players have not played together as of yet.
Gorton seems to be trying to create some space for them to gel and see what works before people jump all over them if it is a slow start.
I fully believe Dach is the second line center at the start of the season, and he will be playing even if not 100% healthy.
How long he remains the second line center will be interesting, but I suspect into November is a likely scenario.
The real question is: Is Dach or Laine removed from the second like first, if things do not go well?
But : CC Question of the Week: Who is the key roster player to the Montreal Canadiens having a successful season in 2025-26?
I will go with Nick Suzuki. Not only a number one centre, but most likely a top 10 centre in the NHL. He had to put the team on his back last season and if he has another great season, Mtl should make the playoffs.
That’s a good choice! Agree that he needs to “put the team on his back” as you say…and then his teammates need to step up as well!
I am not sure if Dach is ready to go or not, have heard lots of confecting reports, from the organization and outside.
Seems to me, more than anything, the Habs are trying to temper expectations not only for Dach but the whole second line as well.
Ahhhh, the Dach dilemma! We actually dove into all these conflicting reports a bit more this week on the Canadiens Connection podcast…including some more recent comments by Kent Hughes that throw even more doubt into the mix.
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