The Canadiens’ brief move behind closed doors didn’t last long.
After one day of restricted access at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, the rink was open to the public again this morning, according to information obtained. Fans who were there confirmed they were able to watch Montreal practice without any access restrictions, and Kirby Dach was among the players on the ice.
That sighting matters because Dach has been working his way through the buildup to official training camp, and his presence immediately fed the chatter around the team’s changing practice setup. Some people had already pointed to a possible link with Kaiden Guhle’s situation, with concern growing after Guhle was seen in a tracksuit earlier this week and then missed two straight sessions.
But there is still no official explanation for why the organization briefly shut things down. The Canadiens have not said anything publicly about the reason for the closed-door session.
For now, the best read is simple: the doors are open again, and the next few practices will be watched closely, especially with rookie camp only days away.
As one report put it: "Supporters confirm to me that the CN Complex was open to the public this morning.
They spotted a few players - including Kirby Dach - skating."
Dach, 25, is a 6-foot-4, 221-pound forward who was taken third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft. He has 136 points in 306 career NHL games, including 15 points in 37 games last season.
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