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Canadiens’ Kent Hughes & His Stellar Drafts: Going for a 3-Peat
May 9, 2024 by Karine Hains
On Tuesday (May 7), we found out that for the second year in a row, the Montreal Canadiens would be drafting fifth at the upcoming NHL Draft in Las Vegas on June 28-29. While some fans were disappointed the Canadiens didn’t get the first pick, the team had better odds of picking lower than fifth, and yet, they stayed in that position, which is a win.
Canadiens’ 3 Best Options for 5th Pick of 2024 NHL Draft
May 8, 2024 by Trege Wilson
The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday, and the Montreal Canadiens will draft fifth overall. The Habs desperately need scoring and, in that spot, have the chance to draft a player who can help them, as long as general manager Kent Hughes sticks to his plan and selects the best player available to fill the team’s needs.
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How Will Justin Barron’s Contract Fit in Canadiens’ Salary Structure?
May 8, 2024 by Karine Hains
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes had high hopes when he traded for Justin Barron. Seeing what Barron could be rather than what he was, Hughes decided to pull the trigger and sacrificed Artturi Lehkonen to get the right-shot defenseman. Over two years later, “the Warrior” as they call Lehkonen in Colorado, has become an integral part of the Avalanche’s attack. He currently skates on their second line and has eight points in six playoff games after recording 34 in 45-regular season games. Meanwhile, Barron has been struggling to grow into the defenseman Hughes thought he could be. Last season, Barron played 32 games in the American Hockey League (AHL) and 48 with the Canadiens. Had it not been for the Habs’ injury troubles, he wouldn’t have played so many games in the NHL.
More News and Recent Habs Stories:
The Price Was Right - Montreal Canadiens’ History with the No. 5 Draft Pick
Horn’s Mockery - 2024 NHL Mock Draft: Horn’s Mock Draft 2.0
The Guide of Guides - 2024 NHL Draft Guide