Kent Hughes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 9

Here is the reason why Demidov has a bonus if he wins the Conn Smythe this year

It’s hard not to talk about Ivan Demidov in Montreal right now. As he signed his entry-level contract in the NHL, many noticed a rather particular clause in the contract of the Russian prospect.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 8

Kent Hughes has still not spoken to Ivan Demidov since his signing

Ivan Demidov has signed and it’s only a matter of time before he joins the team. We’re waiting for his papers and he will be integrated into the Montreal lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6

Habs: nearly 75% chance of making the playoffs

At the Montreal Canadiens’ annual golf tournament, the word that was echoing from all sides was “mix”. Everyone, from Kent Hughes to Nick Suzuki, was talking about the goal of being in that famous “mix”, meaning seeing the playoffs from not too far away.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 29

The players are out of juice: Kent Hughes’ inaction hurts

The Montreal Canadiens are no longer in the playoffs as of last night, while the Columbus Blue Jackets took the last spot in the East. They won a big emotional game, where they showed a lot of character and intensity to overcome two big deficits (0-3 and 3-5) and get two big points in a shootout.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 25

Being Kent Hughes, it’s Jordan Kyrou that I would target this summer

Kent Hughes is likely to be aggressive this summer because he has a goal in mind. He wants to acquire a player who can evolve in the top-6 and would rather make a trade than go after a free agent.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 24

Canadiens Could Land Two Top-16 Picks in 2025 Draft Thanks to Trade With the Flames

Things change quickly in the NHL, and that's especially true for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens. Proof? Back in December, we were looking to see if the Habs would be drafting in the top 10 at the upcoming NHL Draft.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Rumors / March 24

Montreal Canadiens GM Clarifies Overpaying in Trade Statement

Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Montreal Canadiens are hot and in the playoff hunt. Before the Four Nations break, it looked like they were going to be sellers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 23

Kent Hughes Already Started Preparing Summer Trade for a Center, with Three Players Suggested

The further the season progresses, the more the list of available free agents shrinks. Every team is trying to sign its players before July 1st, and that complicates the task for the Montreal Canadiens, who are looking for a second-line center for next season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 23

Kent Hughes Reassures Canadiens Fans, Confirms When Ivan Demidov Will Join the Habs

As the season literally wraps up in just a few hours in the KHL, Kent Hughes has just announced excellent news regarding Ivan Demidov. We know that his KHL contract ends on May 31, and there have been concerns that SKA might find a way to prevent the Montreal Canadiens from getting Demidov's services next year.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 22

Canadiens have already made Matt Duchene decision, but Kent Hughes may still make move

Even though Duchene is still performing well, he's nearing the end of his career.

Edmonton Oilers get even more bad injury news after McDavid and Draisaitl

Top prospect Aiden Celebrini decides against joining Vancouver Canucks next season

Kent Hughes finally responds to rumor linking Lane Hutson's brother to the Canadiens

Leafs winger Matthew Knies signs unexpected new deal

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Hints at Major Offseason Plans After Quiet Trade Deadline

The Montreal Canadiens haven’t made the playoffs since their run to the Stanley Cup Final in the 2020-21 season, spending the past few years in a full rebuild.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 21

Trading Joel Armia: Kent Hughes claims 'not to have come close'

On the heels of the trade deadline, Kent Hughes extended Jake Evans’ contract, which had the effect of taking him out of the trade market. Without that, he was surely on his way out.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 21

Habs’ Trade Winds: Hughes Hints at Big Moves

In a recent interview with Eric Engels of Sportsnet, Montreal Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes made a few comments that shouldn’t go unnoticed. In the NHL, it’s not always about what an executive says—it’s how he says it that matters.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 21

Kent Hughes responds to rumor about Lane Hutson's brother

Kent Hughes finally responds to rumor linking Lane Hutson's brother to the Canadiens

In a recent interview, Kent Hughes addressed this rumor and gave his final verdict on the matter.

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes explains why Lane Hutson should win the Calder Trophy

Top prospect Aiden Celebrini decides against joining Vancouver Canucks next season

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The '1976-77 Montreal Canadiens' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes explains why Lane Hutson should win the Calder Trophy

If anyone tells you one prospect is miles ahead of the rest in the race to win the Calder Trophy, they’re lying to you. And that’s exciting, because that means it’s going to come down to the wire.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / March 19

Canadiens Confirm Plans for Unfinished Trade Deadline Business

Sportsnet’s Eric Engels wrote about the Montreal Canadiens’ plans during this past trade deadline and their unfinished business heading into the offseason.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 19

Kent Hughes hopes Ivan Demidov will have a 'Lane Hutson-like' impact next year

Ivan Demidov is a young player who is extremely highly anticipated in Montreal. The young forward, who is having a great season in Russia (even if his coach is holding him back), is one of the most talented prospects in a long time in Montreal.

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 / The Hockey Writers / March 19

Canadiens Can Open Stanley Cup Window by Adding a Centre This Offseason

The Montreal Canadiens are now in the final stretch of the NHL season, and they are in the mix for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, which is exactly where general manager (GM) Kent Hughes had stated the team wanted to be when he spoke to the press at the Canadiens’ charity golf tournament prior to this season.

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 18

Series: when Kent Hughes pulls out a Marc Bergevin move

Marc Bergevin said a few notable phrases during his reign as the GM of the Canadiens. My favorite is clearly: if you want loyalty, buy a dog. But the one that came up most often was that once in the playoffs, anything can happen.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 18

Hughes Announces Major Reinforcements Could Arrive in Montreal This Season in Heated Playoff Chase

We have several good updates for the Montreal Canadiens right now. The team is playing well, the end of season fever is finally back in town, and on top of that, some unexpected major reinforcements could be arriving soon.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 14

Sources expect Kent Hughes to be aggressive this offseason

Multiple Canadiens sources expect Kent Hughes to be aggressive on trade market this offseason

The trade deadline was quiet for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens.

Maple Leafs organization trades for 6-foot-3 physical winger

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / March 7

Watching The Parade Go By: Habs Hughes Froze

And just like that, the NHL trade deadline has come and gone. What you see on team rosters in the coming hours is what you’ll get for the rest of the season—aside from minor league call-ups and prospects turning pro after their seasons wrap up.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / February 26