Kirby Dash and CH finally agree!

The Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday signed striker Kirby Dash, who has been a restricted free agent, to a four-year deal worth $13.45 million.

Acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks on the day of the first-round draft entry for first- and third-round picks on July 7, Dach will average $3.3625 million per campaign.

I wasn’t worried about the state of the negotiations. My job was to play hockey and my agent was about to solve that. “I am excited to be here,” the hockey player in question said at a press conference in Broussard, adding that he does not regret choosing a long-term agreement rather than a transitional one, as he wants to win the Stanley Cup in Montreal. ..

Duck, 21, scored nine goals and 17 assists for 26 points in 70 games last season. Since his debut in the National Hockey League in 2019, he has racked up 59 points, including 19 goals, in 152 games.

Albertan was the third overall pick for the 2019 auction.

In addition, Hughes admitted that he spoke with goalkeeper agent Cayden Primo, the organization’s only colorist without a contract. GM is confident of reaching an agreement in the next few hours.

-For his part, Paul Byron (hip) is unlikely to recover in time to start the regular season, according to Hughes. The latter however expects to see the veteran in action at a later date.