Kent Hughes makes a statement about the 5th pick in the draft
The 1st round of the NHL Entry Draft takes place on June 28. For the occasion, Kent Hughes and the Canadiens have the chance to talk at No. 5. But everyone knows that.
You'd think this selection would be untouchable for the CH, but a statement from Kent Hughes suggests otherwise.
Here's the GM response when asked about the possibility of trading his first-round picks:
"Yes! Everything is on the table right now."
- Kent Hughes
- Kent Hughes
Wow! So Hughes is definitely willing to listen to any offer that might help his team in the immediate future.
Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes addresses the media from the NHL Combine in Buffalo.
Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes addresses the media from the NHL Combine in Buffalo.#GoHabsGo https://t.co/iiNRHeLCWi- Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 8, 2023
So don't take it for granted that the CH will be speaking at No. 5. It may not happen. Stay tuned...
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| Yes | 11 | 16.2 % |
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