Kirby Dach files for NHL arbitration with Canadiens

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Kirby Dach files for NHL arbitration with Canadiens
Summary

Kirby Dach, a forward for the Montreal Canadiens, has filed for arbitration to advance contract negotiations. Dach, 25, has struggled with injuries, participating in just 154 out of 328 games since joining the team. In the 2025-26 season, he scored eight goals and seven assists in 37 games. The Canadiens have issued him a $4 million qualifying offer, and several other teammates are also eligible for arbitration. A hearing could take place later in July or early August, with players needing new contracts by July 15.

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  • Dach has played in 47% of games since joining the Canadiens.
  • He scored eight goals and seven assists last season.
  • The Canadiens issued Dach a $4 million qualifying offer.
  • Arbitration hearings for the NHL typically occur in late July.
  • Other Canadiens players eligible for arbitration include Brett Berard and Arber Xhekaj.
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  • 8:03 PMYahoo SportsCanadiens Forward Dach Set To File For NHL Arbitration
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A Montreal Canadiens player is heading to arbitration, as Kirby Dach has reportedly asked for a hearing with the league […]

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