Canadiens Daily: Hughes, Huberdeau, Barzal NHL Rumours

Does Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes have an edge on the NHL trade and free agent markets?

That, Montreal Canadiens news, and more NHL trade and free agent rumours in the latest Canadiens Daily:

Montreal Canadiens

More and more, it appears Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes gains respect from his new NHL general manager peers. According to one NHL exec, Hughes’ work on the NHL trade market so far, is thanks to his experience as an NHL player agent.

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National Hockey Now

NYI: Stefen Rosner and MHN contributor Jon Goyens examine why a switch to the wing may not be such a bad thing for New York Islanders centre Mathew Barzal if the Isles do indeed sign UFA centre Nazem Kadri.

PGH: After an injury-riddled season in 2021-22, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Teddy Blueger is looking to bounce back in 2022-23.

WSH: New Washington Capitals goalie Darcy Keumper got his day with the Stanley Cup after backstopping the Colorado Avalanche to their third Stanley Cup in team history.

FLA: What did our Florida Panthers reporters have to say in the latest Florida Hockey Now Podcast?

DET: What Swedish Elite club has the most Detroit Red Wings prospects now?

COL: Just after four months he was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks at the NHL Trade Deadline, Colorado Avalanche defenceman Josh Manson is body surfing after the Stanley Cup with a new contract.

VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights and restricted free agent forward Keegan Kolesar, avoided arbitration with a three-year contract that carries a $1.4M AAV.

SJS: Former San Jose Sharks centre and UFA Joe Thornton is still looking to sign on with a team for next season but he is also reportedly getting into management.

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