Recent report indicates the Calgary Flames showed interest in Kirby Dach prior to his injury
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After the difficult update on Kirby Dach, and with the Canadiens clearly needing an offensive spark, there is now another development to note.
Dach is expected to miss approximately four to six weeks, leaving the Canadiens without a key forward at a time when the team is already navigating a difficult stretch.
However, as noted by Charles-Alexis Brisebois from DansLesCoulisses, several hints indicate that the Calgary Flames have serious interest in Kirby Dach.
This isn't the first time we've heard this, but now we have some fairly clear new clues.
"According to Nicolas Cloutier, he mentions that Dach's resurgence gave his GM options.
The journalist reminded that Dach, who is from Alberta, played well in front of the Flames' head scout.
He also says that Dach was an ace up Kent Hughes' sleeve before getting injured.
It is also written that Dach, just like Emil Heineman recently, could have been part of a haul for a team going through a reset.
That's the case for the Flames." - Charles-Alexis Brisebois
The journalist reminded that Dach, who is from Alberta, played well in front of the Flames' head scout.
He also says that Dach was an ace up Kent Hughes' sleeve before getting injured.
It is also written that Dach, just like Emil Heineman recently, could have been part of a haul for a team going through a reset.
That's the case for the Flames." - Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Obviously, this makes you think of a possible trade involving the 6-foot centre Nazem Kadri.
Rumours sending Kirby Dach to the Calgary Flames
I'm very curious to see if this rumour gains traction once Dach returns, but if Kent Hughes truly wants to pursue this, he'll clearly need to reassure the Flames about Dach's health status.
Nazem Kadri, 35 years old, has 16 points in 23 games this season with the Flames, including four goals.
Kirby Dach, 24 years old, has 7 points in 15 games this season with the Canadiens, including five goals.
If you were in Kent Hughes' position, would you be interested in a trade involving Dach and Kadri?
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NOVEMBRE 23 | 1238 ANSWERS Recent report indicates the Calgary Flames showed interest in Kirby Dach prior to his injury If you were in Kent Hughes' position, would you be interested in a trade involving Dach and Kadri? | ||
| Yes | 718 | 58 % |
| No | 520 | 42 % |
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