'Christian Dvorak is probably on his way out'

Is it impossible to think that Armia and/or Dvorak might stay? It’s safe to assume that Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will talk to both guys’ agents, but won’t want to keep them at all costs.

And on that subject, Elliotte Friedman addressed Dvo’s case in his podcast(32 Thoughts) and had this to say:

Christian Dvorak is probably on his way out. – Elliotte Friedman

We suspect he might be, but his play at the end of the season and in the playoffs has made fans increasingly reluctant to see the third trio broken up.

Could Dvorak accept a bargain contract to stay in town with his friends? After all, Hughes isn’t going to overpay to keep him.

Even though he’s been unloved for years, Dvorak brings leadership and stabilizes the Habs’ center line. He takes on important defensive assignments for his coach.

With the CH already having to find a second center this summer, losing Dvorak would inevitably hurt the club. But giving him too much money would hurt too, that said.

Unless you think Alex Newhook can take Dvorak’s chair? Because it’s not Kirby Dach, Owen Beck or Michael Hage, in 2025-2026, who will replace Dvo.

To be continued.

in brief

– Reminder: management will speak on Monday, but players are emptying their lockers today.

– To be continued.

– Well done.

– Again?

– The picture is becoming clearer.