Bolduc’s Playoff Potential Deserves a Deal

Montreal Canadiens fans are buzzing about rookie Ivan Demidov, but the real offseason priority? Locking down restricted free agent Zachary Bolduc. Despite a dip in stats after his trade, Bolduc’s playoff performance was elite—outshining even Demidov in points per minute—and rivaling top scorers like Suzuki and Caufield. At just 23, he’s proving he can deliver when it matters most. Comparing him to Alex Newhook—who broke out in his contract year—makes a strong case: patience pays off. A three-year, $10M deal would be smart, giving Montreal flexibility while keeping a rising force who’s already proven himself in the playoffs. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/406c23b7c41d399b