Kent Hughes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / September 11

Canadiens GM Providing Modern, Refreshing Approach

The Montreal Canadiens were in quite a state of disarray during the 2021-22 season following their Cinderella Stanley Cup finals run, which saw them lose to Tampa, before totally falling apart under head coach Dominique Ducharme's guidance.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 10

The Yearly Behind The Scenes Draft Video Is Out

On Tuesday evening, the Montreal Canadiens released their Behind The Scenes Video for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. This year, unlike the previous years, the draft discussions happened live in the Habs dressing room for the centralized draft.

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 9

Search for a second center: the Canucks are on the Canadiens’ heels

The Canucks are currently in the same position as the Canadiens: they’re looking for a second center. The difference between the Canadiens and the Canucks?

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / September 8

The rebuild: Kent Hughes spoke to Barry Trotz about a player at the trade deadline

Have you watched the latest episode of La reconstruction, on Crave? If not… go do that if you get the chance. Because there are some great moments that were captured on camera, and it makes for a great result.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 5

Once again, Kent Hughes has won his prize

I don’t think I need to tell you what the hot news is in Montreal. What I’m going to talk about in this piece is the fact that Kent Hughes seems to be a genius.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 5

Why Kent Hughes Is The Best Habs GM Since Serge Savard

On Wednesday’s episode of the Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro and his guest Brian Wilde discussed whether or not Kent Hughes is the best GM that the Montreal Canadiens have had since the legendary Serge Savard was the General Manager, 30 years ago.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / September 4

GM Hughes and Engels Discuss Habs Cap Situation and More

On Wednesday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet released an article on a 20-minute conversation he had with Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes ahead of Tuesday’s annual Coach and GM meetings held this year in Detroit.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / September 4

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Makes Bold Statement on Star Rookie Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov came to Montreal last season and received a superstar reception, and GM Kent Hughes has revealed he believes Demidov can be just that. The Montreal Canadiens are a team full of young, exciting talent, but after emerging late in the 2024/25 season, there's none that fans are more excited about than winger Ivan Demidov.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 4

David Reinbacher: 'it’s up to him' if he starts the year in Montreal, says Kent Hughes

David Reinbacher is a great project in the organization, and the Canadiens believe in him to the point where he was drafted ahead of Matvei Michkov and many other top players.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

Canadiens GM addresses potential Carey Price trade

Trade attention has once again zoned in on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price as the league announces changes to the use of long-term injured reserve and salary cap in the postseason.

Atlantic Division Preview: What if Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov is the real deal?

Biggest question facing each NHL Eastern Conference team ahead of training camp

The 31 longest postseason games in NHL history

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / September 3

Kent Hughes wants more from Patrik Laine

These days, Kent Hughes is in Detroit on the heels of a meeting with the other GMs and coaches, whichis one of the reasons we’ve seen news of the playoff salary cap.

Montreal Canadiens News / House of Hockey / August 30

Montreal Canadiens Expected to Make Emotional Trade on Monday

The Canadiens are expected to move Carey Price's contract this off-season, and now a top analyst has predicted a trade that could send him to the Western Conference.

NHL News / Dose.ca / August 30

Transactions at the Habs: everything could come to a head as early as Monday

Once again this year, we’ve been sold a very exciting and busy off-season via a number of rumours, but in the end, as is often the case, the NHL has been VERY quiet.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Bold Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Predictions

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens are facing higher expectations. After qualifying for the postseason, Kent Hughes has added to his young roster.

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 / The Sick Podcast / August 21

Kent Hughes: The Master of August Trades

During his first three years as GM of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes has made a significant trade for the team’s success in August. While this year he has yet to make his late off-season move, there are still another 10 days for Hughes to pull the trigger.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / August 22

Kent Hughes requested Nick Suzuki approval before making trade

As captain of the Montreal Canadiens, it’s clear that Nick Suzuki gets a lot of respect from the fans and everyone in the organization.

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '30-goal scorers in the 2024-25 NHL season' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / August 15

Canadiens Star Rookie Praised For Work Ethic

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes darted to the draft podium after Ivan Demidov slipped to no. 5 at the 2024 NHL Draft, and it seems he was right to be excited.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Canadiens 2025 Draft Week: What Are GM Kent Hughes’ Plans?

The Montreal Canadiens surprised nearly everyone in hockey by making the playoffs this season, barely three seasons into their rebuild. Setting goals will be necessary for them to take another step forward.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Opted for Busy Draft Week Over Active Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens’ season ended after they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs in only five games. Which sounds upsetting, except it wasn’t.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Canadiens’ Kent Hughes: ‘When we’re playing our game, we can play with anybody’

It wasn’t that long ago that the Montreal Canadiens were in the running for the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. Now? They’re sitting in a playoff wild-card spot with time ticking down.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 14