It is rare for him to talk about the Habs, so when he does, it's because he has solid information.
For those who don't know Bob, be aware that he has many scoops to his credit, including trades involving NHL teams, some of which have involved the Montreal Canadiens.
He has often been the first to announce a trade, and notably, he was the very first to announce the hiring of Martin St-Louis by the Habs in 2022.
In short, he has very good sources.
A scoop about a trade discussed between Kent Hughes and Kevin Cheveldayoff for Rutger McGroarty
And here is his famous post in question:
This information seems credible. It remains to be seen if the Montreal Canadiens will be able to reach an agreement with the Jets.
Since his hiring as the Canadiens' general manager, Kent Hughes has shown that he is ready to make trades during the offseason to improve his team (Michaël Matheson, Kirby Dach, Alex Newhook).
Will he be able to pull off another masterstroke in the coming seasons with the team's camp?
Stay tuned, but let's say that with acquisitions like Rutger McGroarty, Ivan Demidov, and Michael Hage, Kent Hughes could absolutely say "mission accomplished" for his 2024 summer season.
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