Major acquisitions by the Canadiens: Kent Hughes likes mature players
Kent Hughes was tasked with reducing the team's salary cap while undertaking a rebuild worthy of the name, focusing on building through the draft.
It can be said that he's on the right track, as the Canadiens are one of the youngest teams, and their best players are signed long-term at very favorable salaries for the organization.
One of these recent contracts was for Juraj Slafkovsky, signed on the very first day of eligibility. The Slovak signed an eight-year extension worth $7.6 million per year, starting in 2025.
Kent Hughes mentioned at the time of selecting him in 2022 that he was talented and mature. The same was said recently about Ivan Demidov, and Hughes confirmed his statements in a recent interview.
The two best forwards drafted by the new administration share this trait, according to Kent Hughes." - Charles-Alexis Brisebois
It seems to be a prerequisite for the Canadiens that the young players they bring in be mature, as the two best forwards they've selected share this quality.
- Kent Hughes on Ivan Demidov
When a general manager says that about a player, it speaks volumes. We should also remember that Hughes feels the same way about David Reinbacher and Michael Hage, two other first-round picks he selected.
The only player who currently stands out as an exception is Filip Mesar. His attitude seems to be lacking, but let's wait and see. He might surprise us; he's still young.
Credit: Danslescoulisses.com
Kent Hughes a vanté la maturité d'Ivan Demidov et de Juraj Slafkovsky
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Do you think Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov will be the best forwards for the Canadiens in five years? | ||
| Yes | 242 | 94.2 % |
| No | 15 | 5.8 % |
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