Owen Beck turned heads Tuesday night against the San Jose Sharks, making a strong case for his permanent spot with the Montreal Canadiens.
The young center was one of the Habs’ standout performers, showing he might be exactly what the team needs right now.
It’s got people talking. Could Beck be done with his time in Laval for good?
The timing couldn’t be better for Beck to make his mark. The Canadiens have been struggling to find the right fit at center, and Kirby Dach might actually be better suited playing on the wing.
“He was that impressive last night!” said one team insider who watched Beck’s performance closely.
The situation feels similar to what happened with Jakub Dobes a few weeks back – when a young player shows they’re ready for the big stage, sometimes you just know it’s time.
The Canadiens could use a spark right now, and Beck might be the fresh energy they’re looking for.
But the big question remains: Is the 19-year-old ready for a full-time NHL role? His performance Tuesday night sure made it look that way.
The coaching staff will have some interesting decisions to make in the coming days. Martin St-Louis has shown he’s not afraid to give young talent a real shot when they earn it.
For now, Beck’s making it really hard for the Canadiens to send him back down to Laval.
