Canadiens Face Tough Challenge Replacing Two Key Losses Ahead of the New Season
Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens' front office had a strong summer with several key acquisitions, but the team will have to deal with two significant losses.
With the additions of Noah Dobson, Zachary Bolduc, Samuel Blais, and Joe Veleno, Kent Hughes has ensured that the Canadiens are improving for the future.
Bringing in a solid defenseman helps strengthen the blue line for years to come, and it's worth noting that the defensive core is still very young.
When you consider that the Canadiens can rely on Noah Dobson, Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle, David Reinbacher, Mike Matheson, and Alexandre Carrier, it's fair to say that Montreal may have one of the best defenses in the NHL.
However, the Canadiens have suffered two losses that shouldn't be underestimated.
The Loss of Michael Pezzetta and Emil Heineman Will Hurt the Canadiens
Looking at the stats for Michael Pezzetta and Emil Heineman, the Canadiens will face some challenges heading into next season.
Both players led the team in hits per 60 minutes.
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"It's especially crucial now that the Canadiens have parted ways with the two players who led the team in hits per 60 minutes: Michael Pezzetta (29.5/60) and Emil Heineman (15.8/60)."
- Marc Dumont
- Marc Dumont
With those departures, the Canadiens will need to rely on Jayden Struble to help fill that physical gap.
"Jayden Struble adds a key physical element to the mix, but his true value is found elsewhere.
His stats alongside Xhekaj were good, however, he also formed an excellent duo with Lane Hutson, an option the #GoHabsGo may want to explore next season."
- Marc Dumont
His stats alongside Xhekaj were good, however, he also formed an excellent duo with Lane Hutson, an option the #GoHabsGo may want to explore next season."
- Marc Dumont
Finally, the Canadiens will be able to lean on Samuel Blais, Josh Anderson, and Zachary Bolduc to help bring physicality to the lineup.
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JUILLET 31 | 259 ANSWERS Canadiens Face Tough Challenge Replacing Two Key Losses Ahead of the New Season Do you think the Montreal Canadiens have what it takes to make up for the loss of Michael Pezzetta and Emil Heineman? | ||
| Yes | 245 | 94.6 % |
| No | 14 | 5.4 % |
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