Chicago Hockey Insider has no direct affiliation to the Chicago Blackhawks, NHL or NHLPA
Montreal Canadiens complete surprise swap involving forward Kirby Dach
Photo credit: NHL.com
The Montreal Canadiens have made their first change of training camp and it involves former Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach.
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby Dach's summer has been plagued with terrible news to say the least.
The young player's fate at playing opening night has been in question over the span of this offseason season due to his repeated injury history.
The latest change by the Canadiens' coaching staff, led by Martin St. Louis, could hint towards Dach not being available for game one of the regular season.
Kirby Dach swapped groups in Montreal Canadiens practice
Despite his projected linemates for opening night being all but confirmed to be Ivan Demidov and Patrik Laine, he has been moved to a separate on-ice training group, away from the duo.
There is some great confusion involving Dach with the Canadiens, to say the least, as St. Louis has repeatedly stated that he's their second-line center.
Contradictory to the group he's now in during training camp, which all appears to be third- or fourth-line players:
The Fourth Period's David Calabretta has confirmed it:
"Kirby Dach has changed group away from Ivan Demidov and Patrik Laine."
- David Calabretta
- David Calabretta
The reporter also revealed a new intriguing trio to the Canadiens, including a new addition, Zachary Bolduc.
"I think a Newhook-Dach-Bolduc line could be very successful."
- David Calabretta
- David Calabretta
The Canadiens will have to have their lines locked in stone soon, as they're prepared to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in game 1 of the NHL's regular season on October 8.
| POLL | ||
SEPTEMBRE 20 | 609 ANSWERS Montreal Canadiens complete surprise swap involving forward Kirby Dach Do you think Kirby Dach will be healthy enough to play another 3+ years in the NHL? | ||
| Yes | 234 | 38.4 % |
| No | 375 | 61.6 % |
| List of polls | ||
CHICAGO HOCKEY INSIDER
COPYRIGHT @2025 • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS OF SERVICE · PRIVACY POLICY · COOKIE POLICY
COPYRIGHT @2025 • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS OF SERVICE · PRIVACY POLICY · COOKIE POLICY