Just past the quarter-mark of the NHL schedule, it already seems clear that the Canadiens won’t accomplish their pre-season goal of being “in the mix” for a playoff spot.
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Was that goal — the mantra of team management at the Canadiens’ golf tournament in September — unrealistic for Year 3 of a rebuild?
That’s the main question answered on this week’s Hockey Inside/Out show as former Canadiens teammates and 1986 Stanley Cup champions Chris Nilan and Rick Green join The Gazette’s Stu Cowan.
Also, what should the goal be for the rest of this season for the Canadiens and what kind of impact might the return of Patrik Laine to the lineup have after recovering from a knee injury he suffered during the pre-season?
Speaking of knee injuries, what level of concern should there be for Kirby Dach’s future with the Canadiens after he suffered a season-ending knee injury in the second game last season and has struggled badly after coming back this season.
And should Juraj Slafkovsky be put back on the No. 1 line with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield?
Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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