Last night’s game was another demonstration that the biggest need of the Montreal Canadiens is another top-pairing defenceman.
When Montreal faces the best lines in the NHL, going up against the crisp execution and the strong pressure of extremely talent players, the current blue-line cast is insufficient. It doesn’t come as a surprise to anybody who has watched the team since the start of the season. Some nights they can get by, but others they truly lack a poised defender who can anticipate opposing plays, break the cycle, and find controlled exits for the team.
Jordie Benn is not the answer.