Habs Daily: Kirby Dach Hits The Ice, Ivan Demidov’s KHL Usage

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, highlights, and stories you may have missed on Monday.

Montreal Canadiens News

The last time forward Kirby Dach featured in a game for the Canadiens was 332 days ago, making his appearance in Brossard on Monday a long-awaited event by fans and teammates alike. Dach’s presence in the lineup allows the Habs to ice at least two lines that are capable of driving the play, making him one of the most important players in the organization, and consequently, the rebuild. His health will be paramount in 2024-25, as the Canadiens will begin their long climb up the NHL standings.  [Kirby Dach Injury Early Curve Ball For Montreal Canadiens]

Le numéro 77 est de retour 🤩

Return of the Dach
#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/rscsEaxtNH

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 9, 2024

Top prospect Ivan Demidov has one assist in three KHL games with SKA Saint Petersburg, not to mention fairly low ice time. That’s to be expected, as the 18-year-old is just starting to get acclimatized to professional hockey. Fortunately, he’s shown enough during his limited ice time to suggest the best is yet to come. [Canadiens Top Prospects: Demidov’s Start To The KHL Season]

Lane Hutson’s elite puck handling speaks for itself, but there’s never a bad time for more footage. Hutson is among the young Canadiens defensive prospects aiming to earn a permanent roster spot this season. [Canadiens Depth Chart: Trades Improve Defensive Prospect Odds]

Vite sur ses patins, ce Lane

We feel you, Kaiden 😂#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/gJa7ITxfMQ

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) September 9, 2024

The PWHL’s Montreal Chapter officially announced its name, Victoire de Montréal, in addition to revealing its permanent logo.  I love the combination, especially when compared with the newly revealed branding from other PWHL teams.

Official #PWHL Team Names and Logos pic.twitter.com/c1KWxXNeWo

— Kenzie Lalonde (@KenzieTSN) September 9, 2024

National Hockey Now Network

In the first indication since the two sides promised to keep all talks private, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby tipped his hand Monday during a national media tour for NHL star players in Las Vegas, and all signs point to a new contract. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

Top Philadelphia Flyers goalie prospect Egor Zavragin made his KHL debut for HK Sochi on Monday, making a 53-minute relief appearance in a 5-4 loss to Vityaz Moscow Region. [Philadelphia Flyers]

Everyone is going to be watching Calum Ritchie at the Rookie Faceoff this weekend. He’s the top prospect for the Avalanche, and probably the best prospect the team has had play in this tournament other than Bowen Byram. You don’t need me telling you to keep an eye out for Ritchie. [Colorado Avalanche]