{"id":931510,"date":"2026-10-13T13:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/931510\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:30:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:30:31","slug":"edmonton-oilers-trade-pitch-nets-canadiens-kirby-dach-for-22-year-old-left-winger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/931510\/","title":{"rendered":"Edmonton Oilers Trade Pitch Nets Canadiens’ Kirby Dach for 22-Year-Old Left Winger"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 29: Kirby Dach #77 of the Montr\u00e9al Canadiens skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on September 29, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

There is a lot of growing speculation around the National Hockey League that Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach could be on the move soon, as he\u2019s been listed at the top of many \u2018NHL trade candidate big boards\u2019 across the internet.<\/p>\n

If Montreal does decide it may want to offload Dach, a team like the Edmonton Oilers stands out as a potential landing spot.<\/p>\n

There have been several reports that indicate the Oilers remain interested in Dach\u2019s services.<\/p>\n

Through five games played, the Oilers are 4-0-1 and look to be one of the strongest offenses in the National Hockey League.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at what a potential trade between the Oilers and Canadiens could look like for Kirby Dach.<\/p>\n

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Taking a Look at a Canadiens-Oilers Trade Pitch for Kirby Dach
\n\"MontrealGettyANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MARCH 06: Kirby Dach #77 of the Montr\u00e9al Canadiens looks on during the second period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on March 06, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Here is what a potential Canadiens-Oilers trade pitch could look like to send Kirby Dach to Edmonton:<\/p>\n

Edmonton receives: Kirby Dach<\/p>\n

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Canadiens receive: 22-year-old LW Isaac Howard<\/p>\n

Isaac Howard is a 22-year-old left (or right) winger who is currently sitting on the fourth line of the Oilers\u2019 depth chart. It\u2019s unknown exactly what his upside is, but he\u2019s been a depth forward for the Oilers in the past two seasons and could be a piece for the Habs in the future.<\/p>\n

While the trade doesn\u2019t seem necessarily \u2018fair\u2019 on paper, Dach\u2019s $3.6 million contract is the reason the Oilers wouldn\u2019t add more in a potential deal.<\/p>\n

This is a proposed trade\u00a0framework, not a report of an actual offer. Howard is the kind of young offensive asset Montreal could target, although Edmonton would have good reason to protect his upside.<\/p>\n

Dach\u2019s value is complicated by his injury history and inconsistent availability. Montreal shouldn\u2019t expect a premium first-round pick simply because of his potential, and Edmonton shouldn\u2019t pay as if he\u2019s already a proven second-line center.<\/p>\n

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Will Kirby Dach Get Traded??
\n\"DetroitGettyMONTREAL, CANADA \u2013 OCTOBER 10: Daniil Tarasov #80 of the Detroit Red Wings makes a stick save as teammates Axel Sandin-Pellikka #44 and Sheldon Dries #15 defend against Kirby Dach #77 and Phillip Danault #24 of the Montr\u00e9al Canadiens during the second period at the Bell Centre on October 10, 2026 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The next question becomes will the Canadiens even decide to trade away Kirby Dach??<\/p>\n

Dach\u2019s potential remains attractive: he is a big, right-handed center with offensive upside. However, injuries and his 15 points in 37 regular-season games last year create uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Dach is on a one-year, $3.6 million contract, and if Edmonton is to acquire him via trade, they\u2019d likely have to take on at least half of that number.<\/p>\n

A new coaching environment or a more defined role could help Kirby Dach\u00a0regain confidence and offensive consistency. Dach is attractive because of his potential, not because he\u2019s currently a proven top-six scorer. His injury history makes him a gamble, which limits what Montreal can reasonably demand in return.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tTJ French<\/a> covers the MLB for Heavy. TJ is a graduate of the University of Georgia. He has 2+ years of writing experience.
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