Canadiens prepare for training camp as Letowski shifts to advisory role

The Montreal Canadiens head into training camp with personnel shifts and player assessments underway in Brossard. Assistant coach Trevor Letowski is moving into a new position as a player development coach after originally stepping away for family reasons. On the ice, forward Kirby Dach participated in drills while defenseman Kaiden Guhle skated alone, suggesting a possible minor injury. Management continues to evaluate roster spots for blueliners and options for Ivan Demidov on the second line. Former NHL player Kris Letang recently highlighted the creative skill set of Demidov, comparing his unpredictability to that of Pavel Datsyuk. The organization remains focused on stabilizing defensive pairings, including the evaluation of Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson.

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