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Zachary Bolduc: 45 goals in 82 games since the 4 Nations
Mathis Therrien
Zachary Bolduc: 45 goals in 82 games since the 4 Nations
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The Montreal Canadiens may not have played a great game last night, but they still managed to come away with the win, thanks in part to a goal from Zachary Bolduc. Once again last night, the Québécois found the back of the net, making it three goals in as many games since the start of the regular season.

Zach Bolduc

Bolduc is on fire at the start of the season, picking up right where he left off last season with the St. Louis Blues.

Add Bolduc's three goals in three games this season, and the Québécois is now on a 45-goal pace in 82 games since the break for the Four Nations tournament.

His 16 goals in his last 29 games represent a truly impressive pace, further solidifying his place as a sniper in the National Hockey League.

If some were worried after the preparatory games, there's no reason to doubt the Québécois now, as he's proved that scoring goals is one of his greatest strengths. He can score in all sorts of different ways, and he's proved it since the start of the season

  • october 8 against the Leafs in Toronto: goal on a throw-in return
  • october 9 against the Red Wings in Detroit: perfect breakaway shot
  • october 12 against the Blackhawks in Chicago: shot in the slot on the powerplay

In short, #76 of the Habs has really shown us the full extent of his talent since the start of the season, and that's extremely encouraging for what's to come, especially considering that he plays the bumper role to perfection on the powerplay.

Of course, even if Bolduc is on a 45-goal pace, that doesn't mean he'll reach that plateau this season. However, it's safe to assume that the Québécois will be able to score 25-30 goals this season, which would already be quite an accomplishment.

And if he does, one wonders what his next contract will look like, given that he'll be a restricted free agent at the end of the season. The Habs will have to sign him this summer, and that could prove costly if he keeps this up.

On a long-term contract, i.e. 7-8 years, I think Zachary Bolduc could fetch 6-7 million easily, so it'll be a very interesting case to follow, but for now, let's enjoy his goals and his talent.

'En

– To be continued today.

– Interesting.

– We saw it yesterday, but the Senators' success really depends on Linus Ullmark.

– This will be one to watch,

– Too bad.

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