Montreal Canadiens sign GM Hughes, executive Gorton to multi-year extensions

Canadiens Set to Make Major Front Office Move

The Montreal Canadiens are set to make a major front-office move in the coming days. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, the Habs will be extending GM Kent Hughes and President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton.At this point, it’s unclear what the contract terms will look like for both executives. But the expectation is that they will remain in with the Canadiens for the foreseeable future.Gorton and Hughes took over in late 2021-2022, follow…

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis shares interesting take on GM Kent Hughes' 5-year contract extension with Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Tuesday that general manager Kent Hughes signed a five-year contract extension. His new deal starts in 2026 and runs through 2031.

Canadiens sign GM Hughes, executive Gorton to multi-year extensions

Gorton starts new role as president of hockey operations in wake of last year’s surprise playoff appearance

Habs sign GM Hughes, executive Gorton to multi-year contract extensions

The Montreal Canadiens have announced multi-year contract extensions for general manager Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton. The team also announced that Gorton, who joined the Canadiens in 2021 as the team's executive vice-president of hockey operations, is now the team's president of hockey operations.

Canadiens extend president Jeff Gorton, GM Kent Hughes for 5 years

Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have been rewarded for their efforts to rebuild the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens announced multi-year contract extensions with Gorton, the president of hockey operations, and general manager Hughes. Both executives had been in the final year of their contracts. “I am very pleased that Jeff and Kent have committed to […]

Canadiens lock in Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes with five-year extensions

Owner Geoff Molson reported to have blocked other teams from speaking with Gorton, whose title changes to president of hockey operations.