Montreal Canadiens prepare to sign four key restricted free agents
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 12:10 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens are looking to secure contracts for four restricted free agents as the offseason begins. Joseph Veleno, Kirby Dach, Zack Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj have all been identified as important contributors following the team's playoff run this past spring. The Canadiens' young roster showed promise, raising optimism about the future. Securing these contracts will help the team retain a solid core while they seek to add veteran players to complement the squad. Decisions on these contracts are expected to influence the composition of the team moving forward.
- •Canadiens made a playoff run this spring.
- •They are negotiating contracts for four restricted free agents.
- •Key players include Joseph Veleno, Kirby Dach, Zack Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj.
- •The team aims to build on its young talent for future seasons.
- •Montreal will also look for veteran help after signing RFAs.
- 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Canadiens lined up to sign 4 important contracts
"Montreal has some business to take care of as the offseason gets underway.
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