Coach Montgomery has made his stance on Matt Poitras' team role abundantly clear. He was direct, stating firmly,
"I don't see him as a winger."
This perspective emerged following an experiment during the Rookie Camp where Poitras tried his hand as a winger. However, the response was unanimous:
"this guy's a center."
This isn't merely a matter of the present moment; Coach Montgomery underscored the significance of this distinction for the team's future. The primary focus is on acquiring and nurturing centers.
It's not just a short-term tactic but a long-term strategy aimed at strengthening the team's current performance and laying the foundation for success in the future.