Canadiens management says gifted Galchenyuk not ready for top-line centre duty
BROSSARD, Que. — The Montreal Canadiens haven’t given up on hope that Alex Galchenyuk will one day be their top line centre. But heading into the NHL off-season, he remains a left-winger.
General manager Marc Bergevin and coach Claude Julien met with the 2012 third overall draft pick on Monday at exit meetings following their first round playoff loss to the New York Rangers.
“He’s aware of the improvements he needs to make to be the centreman he hopes to be,” said Bergevin. “But for now the best place for him is on the wing.
“This season really opened his eyes.”