Kent Hughes, Montreal Canadiens GM Interview | Frankly Speaking
The Montreal Canadiens are building for the future, and General Manager Kent Hughes joins Frankly Speaking to break down the team’s development, key roster decisions, and what’s next for the Habs. Hughes discusses the progress of young stars like Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský, and Lane Hutson, the team’s draft philosophy, and how the front office is balancing short-term competitiveness with long-term success.
He also dives into his partnership with Jeff Gorton, why his nickname is ‘Squirrel,’ and the challenges of managing expectations in a passionate hockey market like Montreal. Plus, Hughes addresses the arrival of top prospect Ivan Demidov, trade deadline strategy, and whether the Canadiens are closer to contention than people think.
🔹 How has Juraj Slafkovský’s game evolved this season?
🔹 Is Lane Hutson the biggest draft steal in recent memory?
🔹 What’s next for the Canadiens’ roster and cap space?
Don’t miss this in-depth conversation with one of the NHL’s most intriguing GMs!
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:20 – How Does It Feel to Be Contending?
03:00 – What Caused This Jump from Last Season?
03:50 – Thoughts on Lane Hutson
05:50 – Draft Talk & Strategy
09:20 – Thoughts on Cole Caufield
10:25 – Thoughts on Juraj Slafkovský
15:00 – Relationship with Jeff Gorton
17:00 – Thoughts on Being the GM of the Habs
19:15 – Thoughts on Martin St. Louis
25:45 – What’s Next for the Canadiens?
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25 comments
Terrific interview. I feel so confident that Hughes and Gorton are going to restore the Canadiens to greatness.
This interview gives me all the confidence in the work that this management team is elite. Also makes me realize how much a meathead bergervin was.
Great interview Frank. You the man!!
Great interview Fronk
Amazingly candid interview from Kent Hughes.
Lane Hutson is the 2nd best thing to happen to Montreal other then Demidov. Hutson is amazing.
sports gambling has taken over man…
A must watch for Habs fans. Thoughtful questions and answers.
Bravo!!! This was a meaningfull interview. A pièce of art both ways.
Phenomenal interview with Kent! So glad the Habs brought him in to turn the franchise around!
solid
go habs go finally you guys interview him!!
Excellent interview, thank you. What a great asset for our Habs. Go Habs Go!
No fluff, the questions were fantastic.
"playing our game"this is typical of b speeches what is OUR game?This team being praised for this season just finished maybe one of the worst games of the season with only 15 shots on net like wtf is that?Sure they won that game well this has been a LUCKY opportunistic year they are not playing as good as their record shows and THAT matters more than their record.
The year they made the finals I said that was a sub par team that got lucky to make the playoffs and yeah I know the phrase" anything can happen".I didn't expect them to fall of as bad as they did the following year but I did expect a fall off.
This team added a real good player in Hutson that is basically the ONLY positive since we already committed to Nick and Cole.Slafkovsky is barely a second line player he is leeching off a great season by Suzuki and Hutson and Cole and still barely adequate.
Having a cerebral GM instead of one who’s acting on emotions will lead this club to success sooner than later ! We’re in good hands
Great content. Thanks
In Kent we trust.
Just a reminder that Frank is the same age as Sidney Crosby.
Such a breath of fresh air this guy. Gotta be one of the most intelligent GM's in the show.
Kent opens up a lot with Frank. That's at least twice now.
Love the Squirrel.
Go get Owen Tippet…top 6 winger, or Mason McTavish 2nd center…to build/bridge to support the development of Hage and Demidov.
Holy hell… wish the Oilers had brought Hughes in, instead of Jackson / Bowman. Hughes is putting together a blossoming juggernaut.
the bald oracle won’t be stopped