Kent Hughes Hints the Canadiens Could Pay Big to Make a Major Move
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The Montreal Canadiens' start to the 2025-2026 season hints at some exciting things to come for the rest of the campaign.
We can expect Kent Hughes to swing for the fences on the trade market to improve his team before the trade deadline, and we know Sidney Crosby's name has been on everyone's lips for months.
Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, however, are off to a strong start, and it's possible that their GM, Kyle Dubas, will ask for a higher price than expected.
That said, the Canadiens' general manager seems ready to bring out the heavy artillery.
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In an interview given by the Canadiens' GM to TVA Sports, reported by DansLesCoulisses.com, Hughes said the Canadiens are prepared to overpay when the right opportunity arises, even if it might look like a loss in the short term.
"That's why I often say that, at the right moment, we're going to overpay [give up too many players, prospects, or draft picks] to get a player. At that point, it'll look like we lost the trade. But maybe we'll see it in a completely different way."
- Kent Hughes
- Kent Hughes
"I have a feeling Hughes is doing this to lower the fans' expectations. After all, he often surprises them with trades or signings that come at a better price than expected.
And I also have the feeling that's why he once again repeated that he's willing to overpay in a trade if it helps his team take the next step.
If I were Michael Hage or David Reinbacher, I'd be a little stressed this afternoon - even though Hughes often manages to get things done without going too far past his limit."
- Dans Les Coulisses
And I also have the feeling that's why he once again repeated that he's willing to overpay in a trade if it helps his team take the next step.
If I were Michael Hage or David Reinbacher, I'd be a little stressed this afternoon - even though Hughes often manages to get things done without going too far past his limit."
- Dans Les Coulisses
Could Kent Hughes be ready to sacrifice Michael Hage and David Reinbacher - or even both - to get what he wants?
We know the former player agent did everything he could last summer to acquire another top center, but the price was simply too high.
However, that could change, as his team's strong start might increase pressure from upper management to bring in high-end reinforcements.
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