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On YouTubeMontreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 25
Daniel Brière relieved not to have gotten the GM job with the Canadiens
In 2021, Marc Bergevin was replaced as head of hockey operations by Jeff Gorton. Gorton, along with Geoff Molson, went in search of a GM. In 2022, Kent Hughes left his agency to become GM of the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 22
Geoff Molson admits it: the habs have turned the corner in its rebuilding process
The last few years have not always been easy for the Montreal Canadiens. The club made it to the Stanley Cup Final in 2021, and then it got tougher. A rebuild began and the Habs missed the playoffs for three straight seasons.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 24
Jeff Gorton: the Maple Leafs have already asked the Canadiens to talk to him
Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes recently signed their second contracts with the Canadiens. They’re in town to stay, until 2031, and Jeff Gorton has been promoted to President of Hockey Operations, from VP.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 15
Mike Matheson: Jeff Gorton talks like someone who (really) wants to keep him
Last night, we learned from Pierre LeBrun that the Habs have a new priority: to try to reach an agreement with Mike Matheson to keep him in town beyond the current season.
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Montreal Canadiens News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 14
Canadiens lock up president, GM for five years each
The Montreal Canadiens have made tremendous strides in their rebuilding process under general manager Kent Hughes and team president Jeff Gorton, and they’re being rewarded with new multiyear contracts to remain in place.
Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 14
Montreal Canadiens Lock Up Management Core
The Montreal Canadiens took care of another important piece of business today. The Habs management group, led by Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, has been recognized for its outstanding work.
Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 14
Canadiens Extend GM Hughes and President of Hockey Ops Gorton
Fresh off extending defenseman Lane Hutson to a multi-year extension to near-unanimous approval, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes signed one himself on Tuesday.
Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 14
Habs extend GM Kent Hughes, exec Jeff Gorton
The Montreal Canadiens announced multi-year contract extensions Tuesday for general manager Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, who was promoted to president of hockey operations.
Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
Canadiens extend GM Kent Hughes, executive VP of hockey ops Jeff Gorton
The Montreal Canadiens signed GM Kent Hughes and Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton to multi-year contract extensions, the team announced Tuesday in a press release.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14
Canadiens nearing contract extensions for front office cornerstones
The Canadiens are closing in on contract extensions for front office cornerstones Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 9
Jeff Gorton laughed at Kent Hughes when he wanted to hire another manager
Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have been at the helm of the Canadiens for several years now. The two men, who have known each other for a long time, have brought a new vision to town, and we’re starting to see the results.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 19
Crave: Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton confronted Juraj Slafkovský at the end of the season
Last night, the final episode of the second season of La reconstruction was published on Crave. The episode focuses on the club’s (brief) playoff run… but also on the few days following the club’s elimination.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / September 16
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Matheson, Gorton, Hughes, and a Top-Six
La Poche Bleue Podcast with Maxim Lapierre and Pascal Leclaire: “I would like to stay here as long as possible. I’m letting my agent handle it.” – Mike Matheson As NHLRumors.com reported in the summer via TSN Radio in Montreal, all options are on the table when it comes to Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson.
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15
Canadiens discussing extension for key front-office members
The Montreal Canadiens are working on contract extensions for general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton.
Montreal Canadiens News / Sporting News / September 15
Canadiens’ Jeff Gorton has no worries about Ivan Demidov entering rookie season 
Montreal Canadiens Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton feels Ivan Demidov is ready for the NHL.
Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Zachary Bolduc
The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.
Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / July 14
Montreal Canadiens VP Jeff Gorton Comments on Top Defenseman Amid Trade Rumours
The Montreal Canadiens made waves acquiring Noah Dobson from the Islanders, joining Calder winner Lane Hutson on the blueline, reducing Mike Matheson's role.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 14
Jeff Gorton says the Habs have ways around Quebec taxes
Is the Canadiens a finished product? The answer is no. I know it, you know it… and the Canadiens know it. It’s not the first time he’s mentioned it, but Jeff Gorton (who was the first to say that going after a second center this summer was going to be difficult) knows he may have to wait before upgrading his center line.
Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13
What’s Next for Canadiens? VP Suggests More Moves Coming
After a busy stretch that brought in defenseman Noah Dobson and forward Zachary Bolduc, Montreal Canadiens executive Vice President Jeff Gorton isn’t ruling out more activity this summer.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 26
Jeff Gorton: It (really) doesn’t matter if Justin Carbonneau is a Québécois
Jeff Gorton spoke to the media today. The draft will be presented tomorrow… and to mark the occasion, the journalists on hand took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about the draft – and a few other topics.
Montreal Canadiens News / Full Press Hockey / May 7
Montreal Canadiens Sticking to the Plan Under Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes
The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuilding plan by playing meaningful games at the end of the season in March and April. As documented by Full Press Hockey, the Canadiens made it their goal to be in that position and potentially make the playoffs.
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