Canadiens' Bergevin: Galchenyuk will play wing 'until further notice'
Alex Galchenyuk will not line up at center for the Montreal Canadiens any time soon.
General manager Marc Bergevin confirmed this Monday at the team's annual golf tournament. According to The Athletic's Arpon Basu, Bergevin said, "Until further notice, Alex (Galchenyuk) is playing on the wing."
Bergevin said possibly Galchenyuk will develop into a centre, but it's clear to him he can't handle defensive side of the position right now
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) September 11, 2017
The need for Galchenyuk to play down the middle was tempered by the offseason acquisition of Jonathan Drouin, who projects to play on the top line with Max Pacioretty.
Galchenyuk could potentially be deployed on the right side of this unit, forming a potential powerhouse line atop the team's depth chart.
For his part, Galchenyuk said his goal is to be the best player he can be to help the team, according to Jared Book of Eyes On The Prize.
In 61 games last season, Galchenyuk - a left-hand shot - recorded 17 goals and 27 assists, with the latter amounting to a single-season career high.