Hot Topic: Kent Hughes Weighs In on His Defense

The Habs want to win in the long term and build a team that can win year after year. And their GM knows that can't be done with a leaky defense.

He wants a team that's less stressful for fans to watch.

“If you ask me if the goal is to build a team that's like the Harlem Globetrotters—entertaining but unable to win—

No, that's not the goal—not at all.” – Kent Hughes

So it takes players who are spectacular, but everyone also knows it takes players who bring something else to the table: defense, toughness, and so on.

And on that note, we know the Canadiens love a player like Josh Anderson.

The veteran is in the final year of his contract, and management—which gave him an “A” following Brendan Gallagher's departure—really doesn't want to let him go.

Jeff Gorton proved that recently.

And now, still in the interview with Mario Langlois (which I recommend you listen to), Kent Hughes made similar remarks. He told the player a few years ago that as long as he plays up to his potential, he'll never be traded at the deadline.

Clearly, we love Anderson around here. The evidence keeps piling up.

In a nutshell

– No more preseason games?

– Wow.

– Must-read.

– It's Alexandre Carrier's birthday.