Kirby Dach<\/a> is harsher than it appears.<\/p>\nThe two-way qualifying offer submitted to the forward says a lot, and Jeremy Filosa explains exactly why.<\/p>\n
Let’s start with the basics.<\/p>\n
By submitting a two-way qualifying offer, the club is setting an American Hockey League salary in the event Dach is demoted to Laval (through NHL waivers).<\/p>\n
And that’s where it gets interesting.<\/p>\n
It is extremely rare for a player with Dach’s level of NHL experience to receive this type of offer, as Filosa points out.<\/p>\n
At its core, the Canadiens are sending a clear message.<\/p>\n
They are not ruling out the possibility that their forward could struggle badly enough next season that a demotion to Laval becomes necessary.<\/p>\n
And in that scenario, the club would rather not pay him an NHL salary.<\/p>\n
That is exactly what this qualifying offer states, in black and white.<\/p>\n
Because the organization gains no other real advantage from making this move.<\/p>\n
The only benefit is protecting itself against the possibility of a disappointing season from the player, and against having to place Kirby Dach on NHL waivers.<\/p>\n
“That’s why Dach has requested arbitration, and on this clause, he will likely prevail.<\/p>\n
That explains a bit better why his camp decided that arbitration would be a good idea.<\/p>\n
That doesn’t mean the two sides won’t find common ground before then, but it could leave some scars.”<\/p>\n
– Jeremy Filosa<\/p>\n
Wow, when you look at it that way!<\/p>\n
A two-way qualifying offer that could leave lasting scars between Kirby Dach and the Canadiens<\/p>\n
More and more, it feels like the end may be approaching for Dach in Montreal.<\/p>\n
Arbitration has become a way to challenge an offer that is difficult for a player of his caliber to accept.<\/p>\n
A settlement before the hearing remains possible, but yes, this standoff could leave lasting scars on the relationship between the two sides.<\/p>\n
On the ice, it’s easy to understand where the doubts come from.<\/p>\n
Dach was limited to 37 games and 15 points last season, once again held back by health issues.<\/p>\n
Time will tell whether both sides can repair the relationship, but don’t be surprised if Dach eventually ends up on NHL waivers in the event of another disappointing season.<\/p>\n
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