By Canadian Press

Forward Kirby Dach agrees to four-year contract with Montreal Canadiens

Sep 7, 2022 | 7:29 AM

MONTREAL — Forward Kirby Dach has agreed to terms on a US$13.45-million, four-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens. 

The 21-year-old Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., native will earn an average annual salary of $3.3625 million per season, the NHL team said Wednesday in a release.

Dach had 26 points (nine goals, 17 assists) in 70 games with the Chicago Blackhawks last season.

The six-foot-four 197-pound centre was acquired by the Canadiens on July 7 for a first-round pick and a third-round selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. 

Dach had 59 points (19-40) in 152 career games with the Blackhawks. 

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He was selected by Chicago with the third overall pick in the 2019 draft.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 7, 2022. 

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