NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Begin Talks to Extend GM Kent Hughes' Contract

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens begin talks to extend GM Kent Hughes' contract

The Montreal Canadiens have reportedly initiated talks to extend the two masterminds, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, at the helm of the team’s organization.

Canadiens Discussing Extension For Kent Hughes, Jeff Gorton

The Montreal Canadiens are working on contract extensions for general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president Jeff Gorton, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports. Gorton’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, while Hughes is signed through the 2026-27 season, per reports from Sportsnet. The duo has led Montreal down the course of a rapid rebuild, from the point of three last-place finishes in the Atlantic Division to a surprise …

Canadiens in talks on extensions with executives Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes

After a surprise playoff appearance, the Montreal Canadiens are now talking to president Jeff Gorton and general manager Kent Hughes about contract extensions, TVA's Renaud Lavoie reported on Monday.