"They have their young prospects like Ivan Demidov who look like they have been playing in the show for years, and their offseason moves are proving to be everything they wished for any more. However, with all the great features the Habs have on their team, it is clear that the hole they have on the second line is massive, and it looks like their priority this season is getting that true second line center."
"With Kirby Dach taking the majority of the ice time on the second line alongside Zack Bolduc and Brendan Gallagher, the Habs are in dire need of a guy who fills the need of the spot more than Dach does. It isn't necessarily that Dach hasn't been good for the Habs, but it is clear that the creativity and second line type of play isn't something he is thriving at, and isn't filling into the role well,"
Montreal's young core — Caufield, Suzuki, Slafkovsky, and prospects like Ivan Demidov — is performing at a high level and offseason moves have paid early dividends. A significant roster weakness exists at second-line center, where Kirby Dach has occupied the role but lacks the creativity and playmaking to fully meet the team's needs. The Canadiens face a short market for playoff-ready 2C options and may need to make a substantial trade rather than settle for short-term fill-ins like Casey Mittelstadt or Pavel Zacha. Nazem Kadri of the Calgary Flames represents the most logical upgrade given his playoff experience and fit.
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