Habs Sign Zach Bolduc! Is Xhekaj Next?!

The Montreal Canadiens have signed Zach Bolduc to a 4-year contract worth $4.2 million per season, locking up another important young piece of their roster. On today’s show, we break down the new deal and whether the Habs got good value. Why did negotiations take so long? What does the contract tell us about how Kent Hughes and the Canadiens view Bolduc going forward? We also dive into Bolduc’s potential. What is his ceiling in Montreal? Can he develop into a legitimate top-six winger and consistent goal scorer, or does he ultimately settle into more of a middle-six role? Plus, with Bolduc officially signed, attention turns to another young Hab: Arber Xhekaj. Is the Sheriff next to get a new contract, and what could that deal look like? On the show: Zach Bolduc signs for 4 years at $4.2M AAV Did the Canadiens get good value? Why did the negotiations take so long? What the contract says about Montreal’s belief in Bolduc How high is Bolduc’s ceiling? Can he become a legitimate top-six forward? Is Arber Xhekaj the next Hab to sign? Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you like the Bolduc contract? And what do you think his ceiling is with the Canadiens? If you enjoy the show, LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE for more Montreal Canadiens news, rumours, trades and analysis. #montrealcanadiens #nhl #hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices