The Montreal Canadiens are entering the upcoming season with plenty of questions surrounding their forward group, and all eyes are now turning to newcomer Zachary Bolduc. After a busy offseason, the Habs are looking for fresh solutions down the middle, and Bolduc’s name has quickly emerged in the conversation. Recently, the young forward has been spotted putting in extra work on his faceoff skills, a move that has sparked curiosity among fans and analysts alike.

Behind the scenes, it’s clear that the Canadiens organization sees potential in Bolduc’s versatility, prompting a specific request for him to refine his faceoff abilities. This development comes at a crucial time, as the team continues to search for reliable options at center and aims to build chemistry among its young core.

With training camp on the horizon and competition for roster spots heating up, Bolduc’s willingness to embrace new challenges could play a pivotal role in shaping Montreal’s lineup. As speculation swirls about possible line combinations and the direction of the team, Bolduc’s progress will be closely watched, offering a glimpse into how the Canadiens plan to navigate the season ahead.

Zachary Bolduc

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We have news about the Montreal Canadiens’ new forward, Zachary Bolduc. As reported exclusively by Marco Normandin, Zachary Bolduc is working on his faceoffs solo with Marc Bureau.

He’s doing this because it’s a request that came directly from the Montreal Canadiens organization.

Zachary Bolduc Confirms Canadiens’ Request During Interview With Radio-Canada

In the past few hours, Bolduc commented on the matter during an interview with Radio-Canada.

Zack Bolduc on his role with the Habs:

“I was told to practice my faceoffs. I don’t know if that’s to play centre or just to take faceoffs on the left side. But I’m gonna work hard to be ready for camp and to have the mentality of a winger but also someone who can play centre.”

“The last time I played centre was at 17 years old in Rimouski..I think I can adapt well to the challenge.”

– Via HabsOnReddit

We recommend the full report from Radio-Canada Info titled “Zachary Bolduc prêt pour les Canadiens de Montréal”.

It does a great job of summarizing what seems to be ahead for Bolduc this coming season.

Personally, I think starting with a line of Zachary Bolduc, Kirby Dach, and Ivan Demidov could be interesting – and it’ll show whether that combo works well with Dach.

If yes, bingo!

If not, it’ll be up to Martin St-Louis to find another alternative, but it’s clear the options are limited right now when it comes to centers who can effectively lead a second line.