The Canadiens announce the signing of goaltender Connor Hughes
The Montreal Canadiens have just announced the signing of goaltender Connor Hughes.
This addition brings more depth to the Canadiens' roster, and it seems Kent Hughes has revealed who will partner with Jakub Dobes for the Laval Rocket. Yes, this signing comes out of left field.
« The Canadiens have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with goalie Connor Hughes.» - Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with goaltender Connor Hughes.
Hughes posted a 10-6-1 record, including two shutouts, in 19 games with Lausanne HC in the Swiss National League in 2023-24. The 6-foot-4, 231-pound netminder earned a 1.73 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage.
In 18 playoff contests with Lausanne, Hughes recorded 11 wins to help his team reach the final. The 27-year-old goaltender maintained a 1.91 GAA and a .933 SVS, to go with a pair of shutouts.
A native of London, ON, Hughes went undrafted in the NHL and made his professional debut in Switzerland in 2017-18.- Montreal Canadiens
Hughes posted a 10-6-1 record, including two shutouts, in 19 games with Lausanne HC in the Swiss National League in 2023-24. The 6-foot-4, 231-pound netminder earned a 1.73 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage.
In 18 playoff contests with Lausanne, Hughes recorded 11 wins to help his team reach the final. The 27-year-old goaltender maintained a 1.91 GAA and a .933 SVS, to go with a pair of shutouts.
A native of London, ON, Hughes went undrafted in the NHL and made his professional debut in Switzerland in 2017-18.- Montreal Canadiens
He is really solid, and clearly, the Montreal Canadiens' management saw something in him.
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