By the time the deal between Kirby Dach and the Montreal Canadiens was effectively sealed, a potential transaction by Kent Hughes would delay the announcement.
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Elliotte Friedman, a well-connected whistleblower at Sportsnet, reports in the final episode of his podcast 32 Thoughts co-hosted with Jeff Marek.
“I think Montreal is trying to finalize some things before the umbrella deal is formalized,” the journalist said.
According to the same source, we’re talking about a four-year deal, averaging around $3.5 million per season, for Dach, who would become a limited free agent at the end of such an agreement.
Traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Canadiens in exchange for the 13th pick of the 2022 draft (who became Frank Nazar), Dach had 26 points, including nine goals, in 70 games last season. The injury-bored center player, third pick of the 2019 auction, has settled for 59 points in 152 National League games so far.