Kirby Dach<\/a> is on the verge of settling his contract future with the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\nAnd by all indications, Kent Hughes is going to come out of it with a very favorable deal.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old forward’s case should be resolved within the next few days. A settlement appears to be on the horizon before an arbitrator even has to make a ruling!<\/p>\n
Limited to 37 regular-season games last season, Dach recorded 15 points.<\/p>\n
That disappointing season has given the Canadiens valuable leverage at the negotiating table.<\/p>\n
The organization submitted a $4 million qualifying offer, but in the form of a two-way contract.<\/p>\n
The minimum American Hockey League salary if he is assigned to the minors.<\/p>\n
Sportsnet reporter Eric Engels provided details behind the scenes of the negotiations:<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes could finalize a discounted one-way contract with Kirby Dach<\/p>\n
Even better! Kirby Dach could sign quickly, and at a discount!<\/p>\n
Dach would reportedly accept a salary below $4 million in exchange for a one-way contract, which guarantees his full NHL salary even if he is assigned to the Laval Rocket.<\/p>\n
That is excellent news and quite a surprising turn of events.<\/p>\n
Kent Hughes deserves credit here.<\/p>\n
By first submitting a two-way offer, he created leverage without ever closing the door on a reasonable agreement.<\/p>\n
Nothing has been signed yet, and a case like this can change quickly. But if Dach trades a little security for a little less money, the general manager will have achieved exactly what he was aiming for.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
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Major turn of events emerges regarding Kirby Dach’s future with the Canadiens<\/p>\n
Should the Canadiens look to trade Kirby Dach after he signs his new contract?<\/p>\n
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