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A major development appears to be on the verge of happening for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

The Zachary Bolduc<\/a> situation really seems to be close to a resolution.<\/p>\n

The reporter said he would be surprised if Bolduc were still without a contract on September 16, the day the Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to undergo their medical evaluations.<\/p>\n

“A three-year deal at around $4 million per year makes sense to me\u2026but I’m not betting on one or eight (years).”<\/p>\n

– Eric Engels<\/p>\n

He certainly isn’t saying that for no reason.<\/p>\n

The Arber Xhekaj<\/a> situation, though, appears to be different.<\/p>\n

That distinction between the two situations lines up with some of the rumors already circulating, which pointed toward a quicker agreement for Zack Bolduc.<\/p>\n

It’s worth remembering that Bolduc showed steady progress last season, capped by strong performances in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Arber Xhekaj keeps training in Brossard as Canadiens work toward contract resolution<\/p>\n

Xhekaj, meanwhile, continues to train in Brossard despite not having a contract, a move that has been praised by several observers this summer.<\/p>\n

Nick Suzuki<\/a> recently stressed the importance of both players to the team and said he hoped their situations would be resolved quickly.<\/p>\n

Everything points to his wish being granted soon, at least in part.<\/p>\n

Xhekaj’s agent, Brian Bartlett, had offered reassuring comments in July before becoming much quieter in recent days.<\/p>\n

Official training camp begins on September 16, which still gives both sides a few weeks to finalize the remaining details.<\/p>\n

We’ll continue to keep a close eye on both situations for you.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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Kent Hughes reportedly on the verge of signing a forward to a $12 million deal<\/p>\n

Will Zachary Bolduc really sign before training camp begins on September 16?<\/p>\n

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