We get the impression that, for several weeks now, the Montreal Canadiens have really needed reinforcements on offense.

We hoped that Owen Beck could be the solution, we hoped for reinforcements at the trade deadline, we had many hopes, but the same problem remains, particularly at center.

In this regard, TVA Sports host Jean-Charles Lajoie has suggested an interesting solution to bring reinforcements to the offense.

The lack of centermen is becoming a problem for Martin St-Louis, and Kent Hughes must find a solution.

Laurent Dauphin: A solid option to bring reinforcements at center?

Especially now that young Owen Beck has officially been sent back to the Laval Rocket, the idea is becoming more and more realistic.

“Seriously, for his pro and NHL experience, for his responsible play, because he’s more offensive than Condotta, for me, Laurent Dauphin would better serve the Habs’ cause right now, while Beck would wonderfully serve the Rocket’s cause..”

Jean-Charles Lajoie

Do you like the idea?

Do you think Kent Hughes should offer an NHL contract to Laurent Dauphin to give him one last chance with the Montreal Canadiens?

It certainly wouldn’t hurt!

Laurent Dauphin, 29 years old and a native of Repentigny (Qc), is a well-rounded center standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 181 pounds.

The 39th overall pick by the Arizona Coyotes in 2013 has accumulated 17 points in 94 career games in the NHL, including eight goals, but more notably, he has 40 points in 47 games with the Laval Rocket this season (18 goals).

This is an option to keep in mind.