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'Kirby Dach has never had any offensive skills'

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Mar 16, 2026 2:34 PM ET

It goes without saying that Kirby Dach is a player about whom every Canadiens fan has an opinion.
The fact that he got injured yesterday means that, more than ever, there are people who have given up on him. Many fans are tired of seeing that his potential has never been realized… and his latest injury isn't helping matters. #TheStrawThatBrokeTheCamel'sBack

At this point, what is his future in the city? The question is more pressing than ever.

We know that the Canadiens, who are open to trading him, don't want to part ways with the player at any cost. But if Kent Hughes can maximize his market value, he will.
Otherwise? Dach will stay in town.

Kirby Dach headed to the dressing room after getting dropped by Jeffrey Viel
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— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) March 15, 2026

Speaking of Dach, Luc Gélinas discussed the Canadiens player with Kevin Vallée (CIHO) in Charlevoix. And let's just say the RDS reporter didn't go easy on the Canadiens player, who always seems to have some injury holding him back.

The fact that he's always injured means his potential has never really translated into talent. But Luc Gélinas has never really seen that talent.
“To me, Dach has pretty much the same qualities as a hockey player as Samuel Blais. Obviously, I'm exaggerating, but…” — Luc Gélinas

The player's commitment, body language, and nonverbal cues also came under fire from the journalist… who added that Dach never had any offensive skills. His whole life, he's been a work in progress, he says.

The RDS reporter doesn't think he has enough sparkle on the ice.

There have been too many ups and downs for the Canadiens to continue seriously believing that Dach is part of the solution, in my opinion. And with spots in the top-6 becoming increasingly limited (both among established players and up-and-coming prospects), time is running out for Dach.

I look forward to following this story this summer.

In a nutshell– It's done.

everyone say hi Sacha!
︎ https://t.co/oJ45pp8h3V pic.twitter.com/YGqtukNHh7— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) March 16, 2026

– Note.

Goaltender Kaapo Kähkönen will not practice today (therapy day).

Goaltender Kaapo Kähkönen will not practice today (therapy day).
— Laval Rocket (@RocketLaval) March 16, 2026
— That made me laugh.