Feb 9, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (77) holds down Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dylan Duke (53) during the first period at the Bell Centre.

It’s looking more and more like there’s a real chance that Kirby Dach will be the Canadiens’ second center next year. The reality of the trade market makes it very difficult for Kent Hughes ...

Arpon, everyone seems convinced that Kirby Dach can’t be the No. 2 centre for the Canadiens. I agree his injury problems and disappointing start to the season last year put that in question.

Unfortunately, Kirby Dach is the perfect example of how injuries can derail a career. Those early years in your career are so critical to development. Not only did he miss large chunks of that ...