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Reminder: The Habs still have time to move between now and the start of the season
Marc-Olivier Cook
Reminder: The Habs still have time to move between now and the start of the season
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It's August 18, and the Canadiens' famous golf tournament is just around the corner… which also means that training camp is just around the corner. And of course, the club's season will also be getting underway in the coming weeks. But right now, there are still questions surrounding the Habs… With Kirby Dach's state of health, it complicates things a bit. Because in reality, the big right-hander was seen as the one who would inherit the role of second center since this summer, Kent Hughes failed to get his hands on a guy who could fill that role.

But let's not forget one thing: the Habs still have time to make moves between now and the start of the season. For example, last year's Patrik Laine transaction took place on August 19… And in 2022, the CH acquired Sean Monahan on August 18 (exactly three years ago today). Jean-François Chaumont(98.5 FM) wouldn't be surprised to see the Canadiens make a deal if there's another NHL GM interested in dancing:

Kent Hughes wanted to improve his team this summer, and he did so by getting his hands on two quality players. In Noah Dobson and Zachary Bolduc, the Habs still picked up two guys who can help now… that said, even if the Habs still have time to move, don't think that the Canadiens' GM is going to panic by making a move that can't be explained. We know that the Canadiens' management has a plan, and that plan is pretty clear. They're aiming for long-term success, and it's not going to happen by emptying the bank of prospects or picks to go get a guy at the last minute. But we also know thata trade could be easier to conclude after seeing the Habs exchange Carey Price's contract. That, too, will be something to keep an eye on… because it could unblock a few things. One thing's for sure, though: if the Habs don't make a move by October 8 (first game against the Leafs), they'll have to start the season with a 2nd center who probably won't be in the right thing. And that's what's scary, just a few weeks before the start of the season.

'Overtime'

– Minor signing in Columbus.

– A real machine!

– Logical.

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