Dach scored a power-play goal and had three shots on net in Thursday's 4-3 preseason loss to Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Dach was camped at the side of the net and redirected a pretty feed from Brendan Gallagher to knot the score at two goals apiece. Dach has a goal and an assist in three preseason appearances while seeing ample time on the power play.

Dach agreed to terms on a four-year, $13.45 million contract with Montreal on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dach was a restricted free agent when he was acquired by the Habs from the Blackhawks during the offseason. In his previous three seasons with Chicago, the 21-year-old center racked up 19 goals and 40 assists in 152 games, including a new personal best of 26 points last year. With the addition of Sean Monahan (hip), Dach may have to settle for a bottom-six role at least to start the season, but he should push for a bigger role throughout the campaign.

The Blackhawks traded Dach to the Canadiens on Thursday in exchange for the 13th and 66th overall picks in this year's Entry Draft, Pierre Lebrun of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chicago is in full rebuild mode after trading Alex DeBrincat to Ottawa earlier in the day, although one could easily argue the 21-year-old Dach could have been part of the long-term solution for the Blackhawks. Dach has been banged up often throughout his brief NHL career, yet talented, big-bodied centers of Dach's age are notoriously difficult to get your hands on and Montreal had no issues trading multiple high picks to acquire him. The Habs fill their No. 2 center void behind Nick Suzuki with this trade after the club passed on Shane Wright with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's draft, instead opting for winger Juraj Slafkovsky. Health permitting, Dach should blow past his previous career high of nine goals and 26 points set this past season.

Dach (shoulder) is not expected to play in Chicago's last three games, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dach has already been on the shelf for the team's previous five outings and now is poised to miss another three. The 21-year-old natural center was able to practice with the team in a non-contact jersey Monday, so it's unlikely his injury will linger into next season. On the year, Dach set new personal bests in games (70), goals (nine) and assists (17) and will no doubt be eager to build upon that in 2022-23.

Dach (shoulder) will not travel during the upcoming three-game road trip, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Dach will miss at least three more games while dealing with a shoulder issue. The 21-year-old could return as early as April 25 against the Flyers but the team doesn't have a clear timeline at the moment. He's scored 26 points through 70 games this season.

Dach (shoulder) may not be able to travel with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dach has already been ruled out versus Calgary on Monday due to his shoulder problem and could be out of action even longer. While coach Derek King still classified the Alberta native's injury as day-to-day, the fact that he may not travel with the team would seem to indicate a more serious injury. Still, with nothing to play for aside from pride the rest of the way, there is no reason for the Hawks to rush Dach back into the lineup.

Dach suffered a right shoulder sprain during Thursday's loss to San Jose, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blackhawks have yet to release an expected timetable for Dach's recovery, but it's probably safe to assume he'll be sidelined for a few contests at a minimum. With Dach on the shelf, look for Dominik Kubalik, Tyler Johnson or Henrik Borgstrom to enter the lineup Saturday against the Predators.

Dach scored a goal on four shots and added a power-play assist in Sunday's 6-4 loss the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

It'd been nearly two months since Dach's last multi-point effort, a two-assist game versus the Jets on Feb. 14. The 21-year-old center has seen time both down the middle and on the wing as the Blackhawks try to figure out where he best fits. He's got nine goals and 26 points this season, both of which are career highs. He's added 114 shots on net, 46 hits, 43 PIM and a minus-16 rating through 68 appearances.

Dach (illness) will play Thursday against the Panthers, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dach will return after missing Monday's tilt with the Sabres due to an illness. The 21-year-old forward has 23 points while averaging 18:26 of ice time through 63 games this season. He'll jump back into a middle-six role Thursday.

Dach (illness) will not play Monday against Buffalo, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old has posted a minus-5 rating during his current six-game scoring drought. Dach has 23 points while averaging 18:26 of ice time through 63 games this season. He'll be questionable for Thursday's contest in Florida.