Just like that, from the outset, please note that Hughes is not an American, but a Quebecer. He is VERY respectful and professional in his approach, and he does not come to create a country club with his buddy Jeff Gorton. On the contrary, he is coming as an ally to establish a new culture within this organization. A wise choice!
By the way, how did the process go with Hughes, the guy Gorton wanted from the start? Yes, Mathieu Darche and Daniel Brière were radiant, but Hughes was ahead of them, no one will convince me otherwise. In short, here are the steps that led to this hiring:
Laval Rocket games analyst Raphaël Doucet, for his part, submitted fun facts about the new Montreal Canadiens GM.