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When will Alex Galchenyuk finally play centre?

That’s a question many Canadiens fans are asking about the 21-year-old forward who will be entering his fourth season with the Canadiens after being the No. 3 overall pick at the 2012 NHL Draft.

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“We’re only Aug. 11 … he’s a young player that I like the way that he’s developing as a player,” coach Michel Therrien said at his annual charity golf tournament on Tuesday at Club de Golf Le Mirage in Terrebonne. “Don’t forget, he’s only played three years … he started as an 18-year old.

“He makes a lot of progress, he’s learned about playing the game,” the coach added. “I like the progress of that kid. Whenever he’s going to be a centreman, whenever he’s going to be on the wing, we’ll find out pretty quick. I want him to have confidence … that’s the No. 1 thing. I want him to play the game with a lot of confidence. With the confidence he’s going to be able to get success. I’m not going to put Galchenyuk in a position that he’s going to lose his confidence … that’s the No. 1 thing. You don’t want young kids to lose confidence. We want good things … we pay attention to the way that Alex is developing. We’re really pleased … can’t forget he’s a young player. But I like the direction that he’s going.”