A renowned journalist talks about a potential trade for Habs and forgets a young talented player

Following the trade between the Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets to acquire the big Finnish winger Patrik Laine, a rather unexpected comment sent shockwaves across SDPN's airwaves.

Chris Johnston was asked whether Kent Hughes would acquire a second-line center to complement Patrik Laine in the final weeks before the regular season began.

Why is this discussion considered surprising and unexpected? We know that the Canadiens already have a quality second-line center in Kirby Dach. The only issue has been his repeated injuries over the past few years.

His prolonged absence year after year leads experts to often forget about the player who was drafted third overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks
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Let's just say that the title of "expert" loses its quality when someone paid to cover NHL activities doesn't even remember that the Canadiens have Kirby Dach as their second-line center.

It speaks volumes about the esteem held for the solid forward and former WHL star.

At 23 years old, Kirby Dach is a 6'4", 217-pound center. He's been relatively absent due to injuries since being drafted third overall in the 2019 draft, and he recorded two points in two games last season before missing the next 80 games.

In the 2022-23 season, he played a larger number of games. Over a sample of 58 games, he had some strong moments, reflected by his 38 points.

The big news for him is that he is now 100% healthy.