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Troubling News Emerges on Montreal Canadiens Forward Kirby Dach
At the end of the season, the Montreal Canadiens' management stated that the upcoming year would be very important for forward Kirby Dach, but things may be getting complicated for him.
Since joining the Montreal Canadiens, Kirby Dach hasn't had the chance to truly establish himself in the NHL.
He missed nearly the entire 2023-24 season, and his previous season was also cut short.
Now 24 years old and having suffered major knee injuries, one has to wonder what Dach's future with the Canadiens will look like.
However, according to an excellent article by Max Truman from the site DansLesCoulisses we've received some bad news about Dach.
Kirby Dach's Knee Injury Reportedly Not Healed
The news was released by Truman in the last few minutes, and things aren't looking good for Dach.
"I was told yesterday that Kirby Dach is spending the summer in Edmonton with Kaiden Guhle - Dach is originally from Saskatchewan and Guhle from Alberta - and that Dach is still in rehab.
I repeat: five months after his most recent knee surgery and about forty days before the start of training camp, Kirby Dach is still not recovered and ready to play."
- Max Truman
I repeat: five months after his most recent knee surgery and about forty days before the start of training camp, Kirby Dach is still not recovered and ready to play."
- Max Truman
This is very unfortunate timing for him ahead of training camp.
It would be quite surprising if he were able to start the season on time, and questions about his future with the Canadiens are justified.
"Kirby Dach will be out the rest of the season for the Montreal Canadiens following knee surgery.
The 24-year-old center is expected to make a full recovery before the start of next season after a procedure performed by Dr. Thierry Pauyo in Montreal."
The 24-year-old center is expected to make a full recovery before the start of next season after a procedure performed by Dr. Thierry Pauyo in Montreal."
If he can't play with the team, one must wonder if he'll be able to keep pace for the full season.
Ultimately, Dach's situation is concerning, and it's easy to understand why the Montreal Canadiens signed depth players like Joe Veleno.
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