Top Things Canadiens Fans Can Look Forward to in 2024-25
Montreal Canadiens fans should stop short of looking forward to playoff hockey in 2024-25. It's far from guaranteed. Some things are though.
Category Archives: Kent Hughes
Canadiens’ Clear Priority Is to Compete for Playoff Spot in 2024-25
If you’re the Montreal Canadiens, you don’t acquire Patrik Laine unless you have designs on competing for a playoff spot in 2024-25.
A Canadiens Trade Would Cap Off Already Successful 2024 Offseason
Once Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes drafted Ivan Demidov, his work this 2024 offseason was pretty much complete.
Canadiens Technically Miss Out on Askarov, But Do They Really?
The Montreal Canadiens may have been interested in now-San Jose Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov, but the degree to which is unknown
Canadiens Take Worthwhile Chance on Laine Considering Reasonable Trade
Word came out late Monday afternoon that the Montreal Canadiens were in the process of acquiring Patrik Laine from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets Had to Move On From Patrik Laine
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Patrik Laine have found a resolution to his trade request. On Monday afternoon, the Blue Jackets traded Laine and a 2026 second-round pick to the…
Canadiens & Islanders GMs Have Similar Roster Philosophies But Different Results
As the NHL offseason continues, each team’s direction, plans, and goals for the coming season have become clear. For the Montreal Canadiens, the 2024-25 season will take the next step…
NHL Rumor Mill – August 19, 2024
Canadiens GM Hughes Clears His 2024 Offseason Schedule… to Get More Done?
By signing defenseman Kaiden Guhle like he did, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes is ahead of schedule this 2024 offseason.
NHL’s 5 Most Underrated General Managers
Last week, The Hockey Writers (THW) compiled a list of the five most overrated general managers (GM) in the NHL. The reviews came in hot, mostly in defense of Steve…