Following the draft, we had press conferences with key figures who work behind the scenes, like Nick Bobrov, Jeff Gorton, and Martin Lapointe. Yesterday, it was Kent Hughes' turn after the opening of the free agent market.
The biggest move made by the general manager on that day was signing Juraj Slafkovsky for 8 years, which is excellent news. Hughes didn't wait for Slafkovsky to become a star; he signed him immediately, and this could pay off in the future.
We remind you that Slafkovsky signed an 8-year deal worth 7.6 million per year, which will take effect in the 2025-26 season. Nick Suzuki remains, after Carey Price, the highest-paid player on the team.
