Jeff Gorton Drops Big Hint About Major Acquisition Coming to the Canadiens This Summer
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Earlier today, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton held a press conference for the Montreal Canadiens' end-of-season review.
There were numerous questions about potential upcoming acquisitions for the Habs, and Gorton outright admitted that management is well aware of the urgent need to acquire a strong second-line center.
But that's not all.
For the first time in a while, the Canadiens' management was very cautious in their comments, yet they still dropped a few lines that spoke volumes.
Several experts are reaching the same conclusion.. They're looking to make some big moves!
"A big summer and big opportunities"
Jeff Gorton is trying to keep his plans under wraps and mentioned several times that he didn't want to reveal anything.
But this clearly shows they're willing to take risks and go for it.
Talent and competitiveness/size are on the menu."
- Marco D'Amico
Jeff Gorton is trying to keep his plans under wraps and mentioned several times that he didn't want to reveal anything.
But this clearly shows they're willing to take risks and go for it.
Talent and competitiveness/size are on the menu."
- Marco D'Amico
Gorton also mentioned the possibility of an increase in offer sheets, and Kent Hughes added that summer 2025 will be their biggest since taking the job.
The hints are there! Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes are planning something big!
A major acquisition coming to the Montreal Canadiens? Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes drop several clues about their intentions
They're going for it!
Based on what they said at the press conference, it seems obvious!
Names like Mason McTavish, Mathew Barzal, Ryan O'Reilly, and of course, Sidney Crosby, are likely to generate a lot of buzz this summer.
Stay tuned!
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