Confirmed Signing with Link: [MTL] F Kirby Dach signs extension with the Canadiens (4 years, $3.3625M AAV)

[playasRus]

Reminds me of the situation around how Turris ended up in Ottawa for a change of scenery.

 

[Nico Cauzuki]

Plenty of teams looking for a goal-scoring powerplay specialist will inquire after Hoffman; he's one-dimensional, but his production when healthy and skill-set render him attractive...

... next year when his contract is expiring and Habs retain 50% at the deadline.

As for Dach: just another 4th line player being paid around 3.5 million by the Habs. They do love their 3rd overall busts.

Next year at 50% yes we might get a pick but I was talking about this year and no nobody wants him unless there’s another contract coming in

 

[dukeofjive]

I was not a fan of the trade, was hoping that mtl would use all there pics at the draft and build the team up without trying to jump the line.

I hope the kid is as good as the people in charge think he can be.

 

[franste Perreault]

if he's finally healthy, this could be a steal. kid has tons of talent

Yes this could be a steal but it could de a flop too

 

[samsagat]

Plenty of teams looking for a goal-scoring powerplay specialist will inquire after Hoffman; he's one-dimensional, but his production when healthy and skill-set render him attractive...

... next year when his contract is expiring and Habs retain 50% at the deadline.

Hoffman, even when he was scoring 25+ goals and 55+ pts, was having a hard time finding teams wanting him.

Imagine now that he's an unidimensional , soon to be 33 yo, soft scoring winger... that doesn't score anymore...

He and Armia, if we dont take similar contracts back or pay to get rid of, we're stuck with them until maybe the last TD of their respective contract...

 

[Mickey Marner]

Nevermind.

 

[Spring in Fialta]

I really don't see what's steep about this.

 

[jfhabs]

Hoffman, even when he was scoring 25+ goals and 55+ pts, was having a hard time finding teams wanting him.

Imagine now that he's an unidimensional , soon to be 33 yo, soft scoring winger... that doesn't score anymore...

He and Armia, if we dont take similar contracts back or pay to get rid of, we're stuck with them until maybe the last TD of their respective contract...

I don't think we can trade him away for a return either right now. We'll either have to retain, pay assets or wait for him to play well.

 

[57special]

I think this is a good gamble. He was so good before his hand injury...I can easily see him becoming a top 6 C.

 

[DaPhazz]

Nevermind.

Ok ? Seems like Habs' moves really draw unwanted attention, thanks for visiting

 

[Mickey Marner]

Ok ? Seems like Habs' moves really draw unwanted attention, thanks for visiting

I asked the same question about walking Dach to free agency and then saw that it had already been answered. No need to flatter yourself.

 

[ccman68]

doesn’t seem like he really believes in himself. if you think you’re gonna be good you take 2 years max

 

[Habsrule]

How can anyone say that this is a bad contract? Dach is still only 21 years old. He is 6’4 and 200 pounds. Bigger players can take more time to develop. Sure he may be over paid this season but if he improves he will be worth more than his 3.4 million cap hit.

Keep in mind too that the salary cap will raise each of the next few years too. Drouin, Byron, Dadonov, Monahan and Allen are all upcoming UFAs after this season. I can see Allen get re signed but from this four forwards it is around 20 million coming off the books.

 

[Voight]

Weird contract. Teams/players typically just go for a 2 year bridge at this point.

For Dach its smart. He hasn't shown to be anything more than a 3rd or 4th line C.

 

[bert]

Great value for the Habs.

 

[Funk21]

Great signing, still an RFA. Number 2/3C with upside and a ton of size. This could look like a steal and what KK should have gotten.

Well done Hughes, congrats Habs Fans

 

[The Management]

An enormous 3.3625 mil boat anchor

Yeah, maybe for one of those toy model boats? lol.

 

[DuklaNation]

As a fan, I'd be concerned the player isn't confident in himself. Hey, I'm not that good, better lock in right now while perception is still high vs production.

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

...great deal for the Habs and Dach...the kid has a ton of potential and will be given every opportunity to progress his game slowly and take those important next steps at his pace to become a solid Top 6 C in this League...been a big fan of his game since his Junior days and am as convinced as HuGo that he'll hit that Top 6 C potential with us...once he gainis some needed strength/muscle and learns to use his huge body the right way, he's gonna be a stud...

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Great signing, still an RFA. Number 2/3C with upside and a ton of size. This could look like a steal and what KK should have gotten.

Well done Hughes, congrats Habs Fans

On a 4 year pact, 3.2M makes sense for both Dach and KK. Canes intentionally took a long-term bet which make the contract cost more.

 

[HABitual Fan]

His age falls into the 1/3 of contract category for a buyout, so Habs have that option, or send him to the minors and it costs 2M against the cap so there is really nothing to worry about with the term or money on the deal. If he lights it up this could be a real win for the team.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Damn that’s a steal for a bonafide franchise 1C

 

[boredmale]

doesn’t seem like he really believes in himself. if you think you’re gonna be good you take 2 years max

He is a UFA by the end of the contract

 

[BigDaddyLurch]

He is a UFA by the end of the contract

...no, he's not...1 year RFA left...

 

[JianYang]

I doubt other GMs will either.

Habs use LTIR a lot. They’ll find a way to keep burying overpaid guys that aren’t performing. So don’t be surprised if Drouin, Byron, Hoffman and/or Armia spend time on LTIR this season.

If the NHL gives you an exit ramp like LTIR. Feel free to use it. It gave your salary cap mess a get out of jail free card on both Weber and Price contracts. It’s done wonders for Tampa and other clubs as well.

In a hard cap league, LTIR is the biggest advantage I see for wealthy clubs with generous ownership. As I’ve thought more and more about salary cap circumvention by clubs like Montreal and Tampa, I’m increasingly OK with it. The clubs have wealthy/generous owners and strong fan support to help boost the teams bottom line. They deserve a little advantage for their respective generosity.

Byron could actually find his way there. He's been injured alot over the last few years, and there are questions whether he can physically do it anymore.

Monahan is also another guy who could find himself there with the hip surgeries. Those don't end well.