# Montreal Canadiens sign Kirby Dach - what this news means | Friday Habs mailbag | surprise players

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-07-17T04:00:00+00:00
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Montreal Canadiens sign Kirby Dach to a one-year, $3.6 million contract. Is Dach betting on himself, or is this the Habs’ last gamble on him? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert break down the deal’s implications, debating whether Dach can deliver consistency and finally shake his injury woes. With Dach’s future in the balance, what could his performance mean for the Canadiens’ long-term plans? The hosts tackle key offseason moves, projected roster battles at training camp, and what makes this summer different for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens. Hot topics include potential breakout prospects like Filip Mesar, off-ice debates on legacy restaurants in Montreal, and whether the power play is primed for a turnaround. Listener questions fuel discussions ranging from surprise performers to bold GM fantasies and the impact of offer sheets across the NHL. Will this be the season Montreal moves closer to Stanley Cup contention?

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