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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 9
Canadiens’ Kent Hughes & His Stellar Drafts: Going for a 3-Peat
On Tuesday (May 7), we found out that for the second year in a row, the Montreal Canadiens would be drafting fifth at the upcoming NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28-29.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 22 minutes ago
Offseason checklist for the Montreal Canadiens
The offseason has arrived for three-quarters of the NHL for teams that either missed the playoffs or were eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 15 hours ago
Montreal Canadiens Top 2024 NHL Draft Targets Already Unveiled
Now that the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is in the rearview mirror, we can focus on the players the Montreal Canadiens will target once they take to the podium on Friday, June 28, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 8
Espoirs: Controversial Trevor Connelly 'worth the price of a season ticket
As in recent years, the Montreal Canadiens will have the chance to get their hands on a player who has the potential to be excellent at the next draft.
Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / May 8
The end of the rebuild should force Kent Hughes to be aggressive in the draft
The Canadiens have been awarded the 5th overall pick in last night’s lottery. The draft is at the end of June… But we’re already starting to think about the plans of Kent Hughes and the Montreal management.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 8
Bob McKenzie’s list: Cayden Lindstrom on the Canadian roster
That’s it: we now know that the Canadiens will draft fifth overall in the next auction. Last night answered a number of questions, both about the Habs’ ranking and the Habs’ intentions.
Ottawa Senators News / Dose.ca / May 7
Senators have 24 hours to decide whether to give up their 7th pick
Tonight, the draft lottery took place. Obviously, in Montreal, we were hoping to see the Habs go first… but in the end, logic prevailed and the Sharks got the first pick.
Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / May 7
Kent Hughes: 'It’s highly likely that we’ll draft with the 5th pick'.
Early in the evening, the eyes of the NHL were riveted on the draft lottery. In the end, the order remained unchanged: the Sharks got the first pick, while the Habs got the fifth.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 6
Canadiens’ Offseason Focus Should be on Trades Not UFAs
The Montreal Canadiens are entering a critical portion of their rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. After two seasons, they hold one of the deepest prospect pools in terms of potential NHL talent.
Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 4
Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pool Among Best Ranked In NHL
Ever since Kent Hughes was named the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, he has made a concerted effort to improve not only the number of draft picks but also the development system in which the organization’s prospects are expected to flourish.
'The Canadian is truly in love with Beckett Sennecke'
The more time passes, the more we talk about the draft. After all, in Montreal, that’s what you have to watch out for. Yesterday, Arpon Basu revealed that the Habs love Ivan Demidov, and that the Habs could move up, if need be, to draft him.
David Perron: 'I’ve always dreamed of playing in Montreal'
This summer, David Perron will be as free as a bird. The 35-year-old veteran still has plenty to give to an NHL club, having racked up 47 points (17 goals) in 76 games this season with the Red Wings.
Jets logical candidates for Kent Hughes in summer deal
This summer, we can expect some changes at the Habs. Kent Hughes has made no secret of the fact: he wants to bring in an offensive player, and that’s just as well, because he has the elements to make a move.
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.
Montreal Canadiens 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.
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 / 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 / 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 / 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.
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