Dach also comes with the final season of his four-year, $13.4 million contract, which would cost the Mammoth $3.36 million. After next season, Dach would become a free agent.

While the 2024-25 season was a major step in the right direction for the Montreal Canadiens, it was a tough year for Habs forward Kirby Dach. In 57 games with the Canadiens on the year, he posted ...

Dach is heading into the final season of his contract with a US$3.36 million salary-cap hit. “I still believe in Kirby,” Hughes said at the season-ending news conference with Gorton.

Arpon, everyone seems convinced that Kirby Dach can’t be the No. 2 centre for the Canadiens. I agree his injury problems and disappointing start to the season last year put that in question.

Feb 8, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach (77) waits for a face-off against the New Jersey Devils during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David ...

It wasn't that long ago that Dach scored 38 points in 58 games, and so long as he is healthy and ready for training camp, the 6-foot-4, 216-pound centre from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.