Jeff Gorton on Kirby Dach: Time is running out

But that doesn’t mean Dach won’t have to work hard to get back on track.

Not to say that this is his “last chance”… Jeff Gorton has made it clear that time is running out for Dach and that he needs to find a way to become the player the organization wanted to see when it went looking for him in Chicago in 2022, at the draft.

Ultimately, it was thought that Dach would become the Canadiens’ 2nd center.

At one point, there was even talk of him overtaking Nick Suzuki in the lineup.

That said, we know that the CH wants to add talent for next season, and that there’s a big hole at center on the second unit.

Dach probably won’t be ready to take on an important role like that again soon, because he’ll have to find his feet again after missing the last third of the season.

But Jeff Gorton has said it: with or without Dach, there are “many” ways to improve the club’s second line.

And bringing in a quality center can certainly help.

The Habs will be working hard this summer to improve their top-6, and the good news is that they have the resources to do it.

Kent Hughes will have room under the payroll to maneuver, and he’ll also be able to count on several quality picks / prospects if needed if he wants to make a big splash on the trade market.

We know that the CH GM is armed to the teeth. And we know he’s not afraid to move to improve his club, as we’ve seen since his arrival in Montreal.

It looks like he’s in for a big summer, Kent Hughes.

In a gaggle

– Ah oui?

– Which team will go all the way?

– It’s normal.