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‘I know who I am’: Kirby Dach says he doesn’t feel any extra pressure

What do you think of Kirby Dach’s camp? Good? So-so? Terrible? I'm kind of torn between “so-so” and “lousy,” personally. He hasn't shown anything spectacular so far… and let's just say it's hard to defend him because we're not necessarily…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 9:17 PM
‘I know who I am’: Kirby Dach says he doesn’t feel any extra pressure
Key Things to Know
  • Kirby Dach stated he feels no extra pressure regarding his position with the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Dach expressed confidence that he can help the team through his on-ice performance.
  • During practice, Dach skated alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and Oliver Kapanen in place of Ivan Demidov.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach stated after team practice that he does not feel any extra pressure despite competition within the squad's forward group. Dach remarked that he knows who he is and expressed confidence in his ability to help the Canadiens with his on-ice performance.

During practice, Dach skated in Ivan Demidov's place on the second line alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and Oliver Kapanen. His comments followed recent training camp performances, including an intra-team scrimmage, amid evaluations of Montreal's forward depth.

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