Former Blackhawk Kirby Dach confirms a huge rumor from NHL Insider

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Joshua Deeds
September 22, 2024 (9:10 PM)

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Kirby Dach missed the majority of the last NHL season due to a knee injury. Dach feels positive about his return to NHL ice, for the 2024-2025 season.

With the NHL regular season beginning only in a few weeks, Kirby Dach is ready to go.

He has found some playing time, with Patrik Laine, and Alex Newhook as head coach Martin St. Louis looks to jumpstart the Canadiens' offense.

It seems, that Dach could've played in a few games during the post-season as reported by the TVA's Renaud Lavoie.

"Last year was very long, and I feel good mentally and physically. I felt ready to play games at the end of last year even though I didn't get the green light from the doctors."

However, it seems if Dach was healthy and ready to go, why didn't the doctors clear him to return?

Was this a missed oversight by the Habs management? Or was it more of the case of GM Kent Hughes wanting to protect Dach, in order to ensure proper development by the Canadiens?

Honestly, if he did go about it this way, it's obviously the smartest route as Dach seems injury-prone.

"I had a great summer, and now I'm coming into camp almost trying to prove myself again and show that I can be an impact player on this team, and help us win some games, plus play some important games towards the end of the season."

The former Blackhawk was rushed into the top six in Chicago and as a result, had his career stunted, and hopefully with Dach returning healthy, Martin St. Louis can prioritize his growth in an important year for his NHL career.

Dach would only play two games in 2023-2024, scoring 2 points, and will look to improve significantly this season.

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