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Yesterday, the Canadiens announced their lineups for today’s intra-squad game. We've said it before and we'll say it again: take it with a grain of salt.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 11

The plan was to trade Kirby Dach, but Kent Hughes didn’t have a successful summer

To say that Kent Hughes had a quiet summer is an understatement. At the end of June, the Canadiens' GM had expressed confidence that he would complete a trade or bring a big name to Montreal over the summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / August 30

The CH should try Kirby Dach at center on the second line during the preseason

Kirby Dach has been the talk of the town since his arrival in Montreal. Unfortunately, it's mostly for the wrong reasons. Sometimes, he pulls off some

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 28

Kirby Dach Needs to Finally Cement Role With Canadiens or Be Replaced

The Montreal Canadiens began a rebuild when Kent Hughes was hired as their general manager on Jan. 18, 2022. Interestingly, instead of just adding as many future draft picks as possible, he also focused on bringing in young players that can help expedite the building process.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 26

Montreal Canadiens Role Profiles: Kirby Dach

As we get into the dog days of summer and until training camp, thesickpodcast.com will profile Montreal Canadiens players based on their expected role for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Revisiting the Kirby Dach Trade Tree: A Gamble That Didn’t Pay Off

The Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild under Kent Hughes has featured plenty of aggressive moves, and many of them have aged quite well. However, not every gamble is going to work out as planned.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 30

Grant McCagg sees Kirby Dach on the first line to start the season

The Canadiens were unable to sign a top-6 forward during the offseason. At least, not yet. On Thursday night, Grant McCagg revealed his projected lineup for the Canadiens at the start of the upcoming season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 27

Did the Canadiens’ offer to Kirby Dach have a hidden message?

Kirby Dach has been the subject of quite a bit of talk recently. And that's to be expected: he's a polarizing player who was looking for a contract after another season in which he had his moments of brilliance but, more often than not, struggled.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 19

Kirby Dach: Three Factors That Will Give Him a Chance to Succeed in 2026–27

On Thursday, Kirby Dach signed a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Canadiens. He secured the one-part deal he wanted… even though he left $400,000 on the table in exchange.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Canadiens on Path to Contend Even Without Making Splash in Free Agency

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach, a player many fans were lukewarm about over the prospect of him returning for 2026-27, is for all intents and purposes general manager Kent Hughes’ biggest free-agent signing this summer.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHLFanCentral / July 17

NHL Journalist Explains Why Kirby Dach Accepted a Smaller Deal With the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have re-signed star forward Kirby Dach to a one-year contract worth $3.6 million. A veteran NHL journalist has addressed the reason behind Dach accepting a smaller deal than the initial contract being offered to him.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

Canadiens bring back Kirby Dach on $3.6 million contract

There will be no arbitration happening between the Montreal Canadiens and forward Kirby Dach. The two sides will be running it back for at least one more year after they agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract extension.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / July 16

Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to one-year extension

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Thursday that they have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension for forward Kirby Dach that will ensure the two camps do not have to go through the arbitration process.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Canadiens Re-Sign Dach to One-Year Deal to Avoid Arbitration

The Montreal Canadiens came to terms with restricted-free-agent Kirby Dach, re-signing the 25-year-old to a one-year deal on Thursday. Per reporter Elliotte Friedman, the deal is worth $3.6 million and one-way in nature, which is key.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Canadiens Re-Sign Kirby Dach

The Montreal Canadiens have avoided salary arbitration with forward Kirby Dach. The two sides have agreed on a one-year contract with a cap hit of $3.6MM.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 16

Kirby Dach can no longer sign his qualifying offer

The hottest topic of the summer for the Canadiens is clearly the Kirby Dach situation. I know, you'd like me to write about something else… that the hottest

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Projecting Kirby Dach’s next contract with the Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens and Kirby Dach are heading toward an interesting contract negotiation this summer. After extending him a qualifying offer worth $4 million for the 2026-27 season, the Canadiens retained control of the restricted free agent, but Dach elected not to sign the offer and instead filed for salary arbitration.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Why Montreal’s Qualifying Offer to Kirby Dach Was So Unusual

Kirby Dach has filed for salary arbitration against the Montreal Canadiens — but the more interesting story might be why, and what might have happened just before that.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / July 6

Breaking News: Kirby Dach Files For Arbitration

On Sunday, Montreal Canadiens RFA forward Kirby Dach opted to file for arbitration. Dach is one of 15 players across the NHL and the only member of the Habs organization that filed for arbitration.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Canadiens Have Discussed Kirby Dach In Trade Talks

Though the Canadiens are still in the market for a top-six forward, they’ve also discussed the possibility of dealing from their current depth group to make it happen.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / June 3

Three Reasons the Canadiens Should Keep Kirby Dach

Kirby Dach is one of those players who always feels like he’s sitting right on the edge of something bigger. Not quite there yet, not quite written off either.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / June 2

Should the Habs Qualify Kirby Dach?

Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ season is over, there are plenty of storylines to cover as the off-season has started. One of those storylines happens to be what the Habs should do with restricted free agent Kirby Dach, as it is a very debatable topic on whether or not they should give him his qualifying offer for the next season.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

Canadiens Face Tough Call on Kirby Dach as Criticism Boils Over

The Montreal Canadiens have a decision to make ahead of Game 3 — and it goes beyond just icing the best team. Kirby Dach is dealing with a storm that has impacted him personally.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 17

Canadiens’ Dach out 2-4 weeks with upper-body injury

It seems to be that a former prospect is going to miss more time due to injury. On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens announced that forward Kirby Dach is going to be out for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Canadiens announce timeline for return for Kirby Dach

Dach has not had a fully healthy season in his seven-year NHL career and hasn’t missed under 10 games in a season since his rookie year.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach leaves game with upper-body injury

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that forward Kirby Dach has left Sunday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with an upper-body injury. Dach sustained the injury early in the first period of Sunday’s game.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / November 16

Canadiens HC has work to do after recent bad news

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis has work to do after recent bad news

Bad luck continues to stalk the Montreal Canadiens. After starting the season very well, they continue to accumulate losses and injuries.

Canadiens F Kirby Dach (foot) out four to six weeks

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Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 25, 2025

Canadiens’ Kirby Dach nearing recovery from knee surgery

Canadiens center Kirby Dach practiced in full gear during an informal skate today as he skates off the rust following yet another extensive knee surgery back in February, per Marc-Olivier Cook of Dans Les Coulisses.