Recap of the Kirby Dach trade: it's not looking good for Kent Hughes
The trade that brought Kirby Dach to the Montreal Canadiens was initially seen as a promising acquisition but is now raising doubts among fans.
As reported by Marqueur.com, since his severe knee injury that happened last year, Kirby Dach has struggled to regain his form and the 23-year-old forward has only managed 9 points in 30 games.
Plus, his -21 rating is the second-worst in the NHL which is showing his defensive struggles.
In addition to his low offensive production, his lack of intensity on the ice is concerning and Kirby Dach is taking unnecessary penalties at critical moments during the game.
At this rate, it's difficult to believe he can fulfill the role of a top-6 forward which was hoped when he was acquired.
Meanwhile, the player selected by Chicago with the first-round pick the Canadiens traded, who is Frank Nazar, is progressing rapidly.
The 20-year-old is excelling with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL where he scored 24 points in 20 games.
His performances have already earned him call-ups to the NHL, and he seems poised to secure a permanent spot with the Blackhawks.
This comparison shows the trade orchestrated by Kent Hughes in a negative light, but of course it's easy to judge such a decision in the aftermath, but for now, the balance tips in favor of the Blackhawks.
Montreal may regret trading away the 13th overall pick in the 2022 draft.
However, there is still hope for Kirby Dach since he has the talent and time to rebound, but he needs to quickly regain his confidence and intensity to prevent this trade from becoming a complete failure for the Canadiens.
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Do you think the Kirby Dach trade was a good one by Kent Hughes? | ||
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