The Montreal Canadiens are assessing goaltender Jakub Dobes' workload while defenseman Fowler posts elite statistical markers as the team experiments with new forward combinations and power-play units during practice sessions.
Coaching staff have adjusted line configurations and special-teams alignments to test chemistry and tactical options early in the season. Dobes, a prospect pushing for NHL minutes, is being managed carefully to balance development with competitive demands.
Fowler's underlying metrics have drawn internal attention, reinforcing his role in the revised defensive structure. The changes reflect a broader effort to optimize depth scoring and improve man-advantage efficiency after a modest start on the power play.
