Currently, the Canadian is in a period of reconstruction. It’s no longer a secret.
So we have the opportunity to see a fairly young roster and that’s what’s exciting this year, I think. Even if the expectations are not high, I’ve had a lot, a lot of fun watching the games since the start of the season because you can see the kids evolve.
I don’t think I’m the only one, either.
Kaiden Guhle is probably the player that impresses me the most so far. His calm and his confidence stand out and I’ve said it several times in recent days to some of my buddies, but… As of today, Guhle is (already) the Habs’ best defender. He’s that good, and I’m not at all afraid to say it out loud.
However, I love the performance of Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach. The latter continue their progression curve and if we trust what they bring to the club at the moment, I tell myself that the next few years will be even more exciting.
We can therefore ask ourselves the following question: how long will it take before the Canadiens are dominant in the NHL? Kris Letang, during the Lavoie-Letang podcast, answered that question.
The Penguins defenseman likes what he’s seeing in Montreal right now, but thinks fans will have to wait a bit longer. In his opinion, the Canadian will become a force in three years, which is really not crazy as an assumption.
Balado Lavoie-Letang, @Letang_58 tells us about the young players of the @CanadiensMTL that he enjoyed and his new roommate in Pittsburgh: https://t.co/wtGsB5wNaS
— Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) October 20, 2022
In three years, the young will reach maturity. Caufield and Dach will be 24, Suzuki will be 26, Juraj Slafkovsky will be 21, Guhle will be 23 and Jordan Harris will be 25.
The players I have just named you are very likely to be the core of the team and that is why I wanted to tell you about them. They will still be young, of course…
But, if they’re good right now (and they are), just imagine what it’s going to look like in a couple of years when they’re developed.
Oh how exciting! Nope?
Renaud Lavoie took the opportunity to ask Letang if there were any players who have impressed him with the Canadiens since the start of the season (note that the Penguins were visiting the Bell Center last week) and he did not not hesitate for a second to talk about Guhle.
I told you about it at the start of the text, but the young defender is starting to make a name for himself in the four corners of the league. He is already respected by his opponents and the comments about him are always positive.
But, there is also the name of Nick Suzuki who came back into the discussion. The Penguins defenseman believes the game of the (new) captain of the Flanelle has taken a tick since last year, and he is not wrong. We see how responsible Nick is on the ice and he is the club’s best player as of today. He is, indisputably, the leader of this team and it shows when you see him play.
All that to say that we will have to be patient a little longer, but good days are coming for the organization of the Canadiens… And for its supporters.
A lot of
– Martin St-Louis always has the right words.
Martin St-Louis on his teaching methods with Cole Caufield. ⬇️ @BPMSportsRadio pic.twitter.com/IIMVExciHR
— Kevin Vallee (@KevinMVallee) October 20, 2022
– So. No need to say anything more.
#Habs Martin St-Louis on his first conversation with Cole Caufield when he took over behind the bench last season: “I remember telling him to just go play; don’t worry about the weight of the season and not scoring – just go play, have fun – we’ll figure it out”
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 20, 2022
– I love the answer.
#Habs MSL on Allen starting days after his wife gave birth: “in those moments you’re playing for the family…you get inspired by the family you’re building & I expect Jake to be a pro like he is everyday & he’s going to have 1 extra member of the family pulling for him tonight.”
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) October 20, 2022
– We must be proud of our Quebecers, after all!
NHL: Quebecers who got off to a good start https://t.co/mdQbdwHLMG
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) October 20, 2022
– Minor swap in Q.
TRADE | We have traded Patrick LeBlanc to the Rimouski Oceanic in exchange for a 2023 draft pick.
Details | https://t.co/sqbQRmp3g6 pic.twitter.com/BQSg6VwzrK
— Charlottetown Islanders (@IslandersHKY) October 20, 2022