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Lack of depth: Kent Hughes should have made a move at the trade deadline

Before the trade deadline, Nick Suzuki had asked Kent Hughes not to trade any players in his group. The Canadiens’ general manager listened and didn’t make any moves.

Kent Hughes News / Habs Fanatics / March 10

Renaud Lavoie Reveals Kent Hughes' Most Impactful Trade Acquisition for the Canadiens

Passing through the airwaves of BPM Sports this morning, journalist Renaud Lavoie revealed the real big acquisition by Kent Hughes and the Canadiens via trade.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 10

Captain Nick Suzuki Confirms Meeting With Hughes and Reveals What Was Discussed

A lot has happened in the NHL and with the Montreal Canadiens in recent days, especially with the trade deadline, of course. This is a story that circulated quite a bit in the middle of last week and was addressed by Kent Hughes during his post-trade deadline press conference, but now the player himself has spoken about it.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9

Canadiens Looking to Make a Big Offseason Splash as The Athletic Links Mitch Marner to Montreal

We now know that Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens attempted a big move on NHL trade deadline day. We also know, of course, that it didn't work out.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9

Kirby Dach's Future in Montreal Uncertain After Kent Hughes' Comments Spark Speculation

We are far from the 'era' when some believed that Dach could potentially be the Canadiens' future number-one center, ahead of Nick Suzuki. Many fans and experts are ready to throw in the towel on Dach after yet another major injury suffered by the Canadiens forward and another disappointing season.

New York Rangers News / Habs Fanatics / March 9

Analyst Suggests Trade With Rangers to Bring Back Ex-Habs Forward for Rocket's Playoff Push

Kent Hughes was very discreet last Friday during the trade deadline. Seeing the high price to acquire players, he preferred to wait until this summer to solidify his lineup.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9

Martin St-Louis Shares Honest Thoughts on Kent Hughes' Trade Deadline Decisions

After the players, it was Martin St-Louis' turn to comment on the decisions made by Kent Hughes on the NHL trade deadline day. While Hughes didn't make any moves, he still made some major decisions, notably refusing to trade Joel Armia..

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 9

Pierre LeBrun Reveals the Top-6 Forward Kent Hughes Tried to Acquire

We had an absolutely incredible NHL trade deadline, though it was quieter for the Montreal Canadiens. For Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, it was clearly not for lack of trying.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 8

Habs Captain Nick Suzuki Breaks Silence on Kent Hughes' Trade Deadline Decision

While some fans and analysts hoped for reinforcements, Suzuki appears to be satisfied with the team's approach. He appears pleased that Kent Hughes decided not to trade certain players, such as Joel Armia and David Savard.

David Savard News / Habs Fanatics / March 8

Canadiens Reportedly Rejected Trade Offer from Jets Involving David Savard

As you know, it was a rather quiet trade deadline for Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens. Hughes didn't buy anything, but he didn't sell anything either, which is not insignificant.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 8

Insider Eric Engels Reveals Trade Offer Kent Hughes Rejected at the Deadline

Journalist Eric Engels from Sportsnet has just revealed an interesting trade offer that was rejected by Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens yesterday.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 8

Kent Hughes Reveals Intense Trade Deadline Talks with Martin St-Louis and Coaching Staff

In a press conference after the NHL trade deadline, Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes made an interesting statement. He revealed that he had major negotiations with none other than..

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 7

Kent Hughes Tried to Pull Off a Major Trade Before the Deadline, But an Opposing GM Rejected It

While he did not announce a trade today, it is clearly not for lack of trying. Here is a very interesting excerpt from the Canadiens GM's press conference: 'We looked at a lot of things.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 7

'It’s on your shoulders' : Kent Hughes confirms that Nick Suzuki understood his message

Now that the NHL trade deadline has passed, one thing is clear: the Canadiens did not make any moves today. The club did not acquire any reinforcements (they would have probably had to overpay to do so), but more interestingly, they were not sellers.

Montreal Canadiens News / Habs Fanatics / March 7

Kent Hughes Finally Announces Two Minor Moves

The general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes, has finally made two smaller moves on this trade deadline day. We mentioned earlier this week that this was a strong possibility, well, it has now been confirmed.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 7

Kirby Dach as the 2nd center: Even Kent Hughes seems hesitant…

When the Canadian team went to get Kirby Dach from Chicago, expectations were high for the player. We thought Kirby was going to become the Canadian’s 2nd center of the future… But right now, it’s hard to say that it will certainly happen.

NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 7

Blues' Star Forward Linked to Canadiens After Kent Hughes Misses Out on Dylan Cozens

We know that the Habs are currently trying to finalize a 'hockey trade,' and we know that young center Dylan Cozens has been traded to the Ottawa Senators.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / March 4

Kent Hughes listened to his players

For the Canadian players, the plan is quite clear at the moment. We want to participate in the playoffs. Nick Suzuki sent a message to his GM after last night’s game at the Bell Center saying he wants to give the fans some big hockey… And he wasn’t the only one to do so.