Kent Hughes reveals he pulled off a steal with his latest signing
The general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes, just mentioned that he believes he pulled off a good move with his recent signing.
This summer, he has yet to make a big splash on the NHL trade market, but he did announce a major signing for the future of the organization.
Last month, the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens Hockey Club extended Juraj Slafkovsky's contract for eight seasons (2025-2026 to 2032-2033) worth $60.8 million.
We're talking about a deal that will earn him an average annual salary of $7.6 million.
Canadiens signing with Juraj Slafkovsky: Kent Hughes is proud of his move
In an interview with the NHL's official website, Kent Hughes indeed mentioned that he believes this investment will pay off in the medium and long term.
He fully expects Slafkovsky's contract to become a bargain, especially with the salary cap increase.
«In general, these long-term contracts mean the player will be underpaid at the end of the deal because they make more money at the beginning than they would if they signed short-term,» Hughes explained. «So I think at the end of these contracts, the salary cap should work in our favor, and if not, it means you bet on the wrong horse.»
- Kent Hughes, live from the Hlinka/Gretzky Cup and via the NHL's official website
»He handled the pressure of being the first overall pick well, and he is trying to live up to that status and the expectations that come with it. He now has the big contract that goes along with it.» - Kent Hughes
If Slafkovsky continues to develop at the same pace, it will indeed be a very good contract for the Canadiens, and quite soon.
More details to follow.
Source: LNH.com
Canadiens : Hughes espère que Slafkovsky et le jeune noyau passera à la prochaine étape
Credit: Rumeursdetransaction
Kent Hughes vient de signer une véritable aubaine
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