Montreal Canadiens Face Major Threat Ahead of Upcoming Season
Last season, the Montreal Canadiens surprised many fans with strong late-season performances, eventually securing a spot in the playoffs.
However, they might face a big surprise next season.
It's known that the pressure has increased for the Canadiens heading into the upcoming season.
With last season's results and the addition of Noah Dobson, expectations are high that the Canadiens must qualify for the playoffs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost Mitch Marner, the Boston Bruins don't seem to be heading in the right direction, and the core of the Tampa Bay Lightning is getting older.
The door is opening in the Atlantic Division, and with a young core and star players like Ivan Demidov the Canadiens could definitely become a powerhouse in the coming years.
However, the site The Hockey Writers seems to disagree.
Montreal Canadiens Could Regress, According to The Hockey Writers
According to The Hockey Writers, the Montreal Canadiens are among their top five teams expected to have a worse season.
The Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Toronto Maple Leafs are the other teams on that list.
According to Alex Chauvancy, the Canadiens' goalies won't be as excellent next season, and he doesn't believe their previous feats can be repeated.
With Lane Hutson and and the addition of Noah Dobson, it's clear that the Canadiens' defense has greatly improved, which will ease the pressure on the goaltenders.
It's hard to agree with Chauvancy's take.
In any case, the season is approaching quickly, and we'll get to see how the Canadiens evolve.
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AOUT 9 | 586 ANSWERS Montreal Canadiens Face Major Threat Ahead of Upcoming Season Do you think the Montreal Canadiens will experience a regression next season? | ||
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