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NHL News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 1
Biggest Questions for Canadiens Headed Into 2024 NHL Draft
If the Montreal Canadiens are indeed aiming to be in the playoff mix for next season, they have quite the summer ahead of them. It may have been another 28th-place finish for the Canadiens this season, but the progress was notable; giving general manager Kent Hughes the necessary data he needs to make some big changes.
Carey Price has spent the last two weeks in Montreal
Carey Price was in the arena for the Canadiens’ final game of the season two weeks ago. He wasn’t often seen on TV, but on social networks, he was the talk of the town.
Tony Marinaro wouldn’t give up Kaiden Guhle for Mitch Marner
Kent Hughes is still rebuilding, and some people think it would be a good idea to get a big impact player to improve the attack. On Monday evening, Jean-Charles Lajoie suggested on his JiC show that Kaiden Guhle be traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Mitch Marner.
The Jets are one defeat away from clarifying the portrait of the choice sent to the Canadiens.
The Canadiens will draft twice in the first round of the next draft. Will that sentence still be true on draft night? The Canadiens’ first right to speak is their own.
Kent Hughes News / The Hockey Writers / April 27
Canadiens GM Hughes’ Top Priorities for 2024 Offseason
Just like a year ago, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes faces a quiet 2024 offseason, without having to re-sign any unrestricted free agents (UFAs) of note.
David Reinbacher won’t budge for Trevor Zegras, says Mathias Brunet
If the Canadiens don’t have a great team on the ice, they do have a great team to follow in the off-season. After all, you’d think the Habs would be looking for a forward.
Colorado Avalanche News / Dose.ca / April 22
The Avalanche must regret not getting hold of Jake Allen
At the last trade deadline, Kent Hughes pulled a rabbit out of his hat. He managed to trade Jake Allen to New Jersey, even though the goalie’s performance wasn’t exceptional.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 20
A busy summer of love for the Canadiens
Now that the Montreal Canadiens’ 2023-24 season has come to an end with the start of the playoffs, Kent Hughes will have his work cut out for him. At the beginning of May, it’s time for the next amateur draft lottery.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / April 19
Playoff outcomes could help Canadiens' draft hopes
The Montreal Canadiens own a good trade asset in the Winnipeg Jets’ 1st-round pick, and certain playoff outcomes could make that pick more interesting than initially thought.
Carey Price: Coyotes move won’t help Kent Hughes trade him
Carey Price has already said he’d rather not see his contract traded by the Habs, the only team he’s ever played for. However, he is aware that his contract
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17
Kent Hughes won’t buy out a contract this summer
The Canadiens’ season is officially over. Habs executives (especially Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton) will have to focus on what’s coming up in the next few weeks… namely, the draft and the opening of the free agent market.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 17
Jeff Gorton opens the door to the free agent market
It’s review day for the Canadiens. It starts with Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton. First, we learned that Martin St-Louis’ contract had been extended to 2027 via a contract option.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 11
Kent Hughes planned to draft Jacob Fowler early in the second round
Still searching for the true replacement for Carey Price in front of the Canadiens net, Kent Hughes took a chance by selecting American Jacob Fowler in the third round of the 2023 draft.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 11
Lane Hutson file: Kent Hughes is in Minnesota to see him
As you no doubt know, the plan – if all goes well – is for Lane Hutson to leave Boston University and head for Montreal in the next few days. The goal?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 10
Kent Hughes doesn’t see the problem in going after his former customers
It’s been just over two years since Kent Hughes took over as GM of the Canadiens. Since his arrival, he has been quite active, making no fewer than 16 transactions and claiming three players in the waivers.
'Kirby Dach was the best player at camp, in our opinion' – Kent Hughes
Right now, everyone’s talking about how important Nick Suzuki is to the Habs. And it’s true. I’m the first to say that, until proven otherwise, he’s the Habs’ most important forward going forward.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / April 9
The Montreal Canadiens’ young defensive core is exciting, but expect some moves
Another disappointing season has led to one of the NHL’s most storied franchises missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thanks to a series of bad results, the Montreal Canadiens were officially eliminated from postseason contention last week, marking the third straight season the Habs failed to qualify for the playoffs.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / March 11
Recapping Kent Hughes’s First 3 Deadlines as Canadiens GM
The Montreal Canadiens had a quiet 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, but a successful one. They were able to fix their three-goalie issue, and general manager (GM) Kent Hughes proved he sticks to his guns and won’t make a trade unless he feels it will improve the team.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / January 16
Canadiens’ Kent Hughes Dropping the Ball on Trading a Goalie
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the very few teams that started this season with three goalies on the roster or have even held three netminders at once.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / January 15
Canadiens GM Hughes Discusses Trades & Lack Of Elite Forwards
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes addressed the media on Monday in Montreal to discuss the team’s results through the first half of the 2023-24 season, as well as to give an update regarding the Habs’ long-term rebuild plans.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / September 24
Hughes Expects Canadiens to Push for Playoffs
With the start of training camp upon us, Kent Hughes had some interesting comments on his team at the annual media day. Hughes came out and said that he expects his players to compete for a playoff spot this upcoming season.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23
Kent Hughes preaches patience as Canadiens trade Casey DeSmith
After successfully trading former alternate captain Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens’ General Manager Kent Hughes is now focusing on moving goaltender Casey DeSmith, whom the Canadiens acquired as part of the trade between the Pittsburgh Penguins and San Jose Sharks.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / August 17
Canadiens Kent Hughes Changing Perception Of Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes discussed the off-ice details following the trade that sent Jeff Petry to the Detroit Red Wings, answering the question many were asking upon seeing the meagre return.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 15
Jeff Petry trade bookmarks savvy offseason for Canadiens GM Kent Hughes
In shipping Petry to his hometown team, Canadiens GM Kent Hughes put Montreal in a better situation than it was in just two weeks ago, all by playing facilitator in the Karlsson trade.
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