Something fascinating happened this morning on BPM Sports, and if you’re a Montreal Canadiens fan, you’ll want to hear every word of it. During Le Club du matin, veteran analyst Gilbert Delorme—never one to hand out compliments lightly—took listeners by surprise with his passionate, almost poetic praise for one particular player.

And no, it wasn’t Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, or even Ivan Demidov. It was Noah Dobson, the player most fans rarely mention first… but maybe should.

Delorme didn’t just compliment him—he stopped the show to make sure Dobson’s name got the recognition it deserves.

“Noah Dobson, last night, I think he was the perfect player,” Delorme said. “He was rock solid.”

Coming from someone like Gilbert Delorme—a man known for dissecting defensemen with surgical precision—that’s no small statement. What makes this moment so striking isn’t just the praise itself, but why he said it. In a team full of flash and highlight reels, Dobson is the quiet heartbeat—the player who makes the smart play instead of the loud one, the pass instead of the panic.

According to Delorme, what Dobson brings to the Canadiens often “flies under the radar.” He doesn’t score dazzling coast-to-coast goals or celebrate with flair. Instead, he stabilizes the game, breaking up plays, making perfect outlet passes, and controlling the tempo with the kind of calm you only notice when it’s missing.

Delorme even went so far as to call him “a perfect player” in Montreal’s 4–3 overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken—a game that saw the Habs push through fatigue and adversity to close out their Western road trip strong. It’s no coincidence that Dobson had a hand in two of those four goals, recording a pair of assists and several key defensive reads that turned dangerous plays into breakout opportunities.

And yet… nobody was talking about him. Until Delorme did.

It’s interesting to note that, amid all the attention directed toward the Canadiens’ offensive stars—Caufield, Suzuki, and Demidov—Dobson continues to quietly anchor the defense with Mike Matheson, forming one of the most reliable blue-line duos in the Eastern Conference so far.

Delorme’s commentary might sound like a small gesture, but it’s actually a big moment for Dobson’s recognition in Montreal—a rare nod from an old-school voice who’s seen every kind of player come and go. When someone like Gilbert Delorme calls you “perfect,” it means you’ve done something extraordinary… even if most fans missed it.

So what exactly makes Noah Dobson so indispensable to this Canadiens team?
Is it his vision? His timing? Or maybe the fact that he’s redefining what it means to be a modern two-way defenseman in Montreal—without ever chasing the spotlight?

Whatever it is, one thing’s for sure: Delorme’s comments have officially started a conversation that Canadiens fans won’t be able to ignore any longer.

Photo of Canadiens' Noah Dobson, Gilbert Delorme

Photo credit: All Habs / NHL

Gilbert Delorme of BPM Sports highlights the subtle impact of Noah Dobson on the success of the Montreal Canadiens.

This morning, on the popular fan show Le Club du matin on BPM Sports, Gilbert Delorme took a moment to pay tribute to a player who, in his opinion, doesn’t get talked about enough.

The veteran analyst wanted to highlight Noah Dobson’s exceptional game last night against Seattle. He continues to impress with his consistency and hockey IQ, even if he doesn’t always attract the spotlight.

“Noah Dobson, last night, I think he was the perfect player. He was rock solid.”

– Gilbert Delorme

Delorme also added that many of Dobson’s plays often fly under the radar. He’s always making efficient breakouts, accurate clears, and reads the game in a way that helps the Canadiens control the pace. He also added that Matheson and Dobson were once again rock solid together.

Noah Dobson, a Silent Pillar for the Montreal Canadiens

In a context where names like Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Ivan Demidov draw much of the attention, it’s often Dobson who quietly stands out as a key piece of the Canadiens’ defensive stability.

I find that he doesn’t try to shine with flashy plays, but rather focuses on making the right moves at the right time.

That’s exactly the kind of player Martin St-Louis must really appreciate.

“Plays like that go so unnoticed, but they’re what make the difference in the end,” added Delorme, clearly impressed.

In my opinion, it’s performances like these that truly build a team’s strength.

“Noah Dobson had a pair of assists and made some strong plays in the defensive end as the Montreal Canadiens came out with a 4-3 OT win against the Seattle Kraken.

During the Habs four game road trip, the former Huskies de Rouyn-Noranda collected 3 assists.”

– Maritime Hockey

“HERE ARE THE GILBERTS EDITION OF OCTOBER 29

Perfect player: Noah Dobson
He played well in the slack tabarnak!: Cole Caufield
I regret, he must be better: Holding onto a lead”

– BPM Sports

I agree with Delorme… Noah Dobson is establishing himself as a true unsung hero in Montreal.