Will Kirby Dach be Ready for Habs Opener? + Talking About Practice and Quebec's Last Starting Goalie

If the Canadiens can't find a second line centre and Kirby Dach isn't healthy, what will they do?

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba discuss the latest rumblings on Dach's health and availability for the start of the 2025-26 season. Is Kent Hughes simply managing expectations? All of the Habs seem to be practicing a lot. Why are they impossible to keep off the ice? And finally, Sam Montembeault may be the only Quebec-born starting goalie in the NHL this season. Why is that and what can be done to fix it?

0:00 Intro: Kirby Dach's readiness and Canadiens' plan

5:11 Potential lineup if Dach can't start season

10:08 Canadiens players practicing frequently in offseason

14:53 Young players' enthusiasm after playoff experience

19:34 Balancing offseason training and rest

22:33 Decline of Quebec-born NHL goaltenders

26:09 Can Montembeault revitalize Quebec goaltending?

30:53 Trivia question and outro

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