Qualifying offer: Kirby Dach receives one… but not Joe Veleno

Qualifying offer: Kirby Dach receives one… but not Joe Veleno
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There you go. It's now confirmed.

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes announced Monday that the club had submitted qualifying offers to eight players in the Montreal organization.

Who are they?

Ultimately, it's worth noting that Kirby Dach, Zachary Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj are among the players on the list. As for the rest… here's the breakdown:

  • Kirby Dach
  • Zachary Bolduc
  • Arber Xhekaj
  • Brett Berard
  • Jared Davidson
  • Maksymilian Szuber
  • Sean Farrell
  • Hunter McKown

Is there anything you notice here?

If not, let me give you a hint: Joe Veleno didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Canadiens. And that means he'll become a free agent on Wednesday, when the National Hockey League's free-agent market opens.

More details to come…