Montreal Canadiens: Building strong core and lineup chemistry

Core items:

  • The Montreal Canadiens are focused on creating a strong core and complementary pieces on their offensive lines
  • Juraj Slafkovský has proven to be a regular player alongside Kirby Dach
  • The team strives for the right balance and chemistry in its lineup combinations

The Montreal Canadiens are working on building their forward lineup for the upcoming season. Juraj Slafkovský has shown promise working with Alex Newhook and Josh Anderson, but may be better suited as a supplementary player. Sean Monahan, a veteran, has been given the chance to play with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, allowing Slafkovský to play with Kirby Dach and Rafaël Harvey-Pinard. Being a complementary player requires unique skills, such as predictability and comfort in a supporting role. Canadiens assistant coach Alexandre Burrows knows from his time with the Sedin Twins with the Vancouver Canucks how valuable complementary players are. The team strives to find the right balance between core and complementary players to create effective attacking lines.

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