Christian Dvorak Eyeing Exit? Canadiens Center Reportedly Wants Out
The situation in Montreal is starting to take another turn, and this time, it's Christian Dvorak at the center of the story—literally and figuratively. Word is spreading fast that Dvorak, who has been wearing the Canadiens jersey since his trade from Arizona, may have quietly made up his mind about moving on. And not just moving on from the team, but from Montreal altogether. If you’ve been following Habs news lately, this won’t come as a total surprise—but it’s still a big deal considering how thin the Canadiens already are at center.
Let’s break it down. The Canadiens have already missed out on several key center options this offseason—Matt Duchene signed in Dallas, Bo Horvat is staying put thanks to the Islanders, Jonathan Toews shocked some by heading to Winnipeg, and Brock Nelson committed to Colorado. The pool is drying up, and fast. Now, add Christian Dvorak to the list of possible exits, and things suddenly look even tighter.
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Rumors indicate that Dvorak has asked his agent to explore opportunities south of the border. That aligns with what insider Marc Antoine Godin discussed on the Tellement Hockey podcast. He hinted that Dvorak doesn’t appear to have a strong desire to return to Montreal, and moving back to the U.S. seems more appealing to him. While nothing is official, the writing feels like it’s already on the wall.
On paper, Dvorak didn’t have a breakout year—12 goals and 33 points last season—but his value goes beyond stats. He’s known for being solid in the faceoff circle, dependable in the defensive zone, and useful on the penalty kill. For a third-line role, he’s exactly the kind of player a playoff-bound team would want. According to NHL insider Andy Strickland, several teams are interested in offering Dvorak a 3-to-5-year contract. That's not something you ignore if you’re a guy looking for stability and a chance to reset your career trajectory.
If he does leave, it’s not because he lacks value—he might just be better suited elsewhere. A quieter role on a deeper team might be exactly what Dvorak needs, and frankly, what the Canadiens might need to accept. Reliable depth players like him often fly under the radar, but become pivotal when the games matter most.
At this point, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton will need to get creative once again. They’ve pulled off surprising moves before, and now they may need to do it again, especially if Dvorak is truly on his way out. The next few weeks will tell us more, but one thing’s for sure: the Canadiens’ center situation just got a lot more complicated. Stay tuned—this could get interesting.
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