Hughes Hints at Habs Draft Strategy? | Canadiens Connection ep 247

Canadiens Connection

This Week’s Show: Hughes Hints at Habs Draft Strategy?

Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News

Friday marked the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 to win their 24th Stanley Cup..

Canadiens signed forward Cole Caufield to an eight-year contract extension worth $62.8 million.

Laval Rocket signed defenseman Olivier Galipeau to a one-year AHL contract.

Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone.

Flyers GM Danny Briere will listen to offers for goaltender Carter Hart.

Pierre LeBrun is reporting that the agent for Pierre-Luc Dubois has advised Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff that he will not sign another contract with Winnipeg.

Segment 2: BIG Topic - Was Kent Hughes Sending a Message at the Combine?

The 2023 NHL Scouting Combine was held at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo this past week. 106 draft-eligible prospects participated in the week long event ahead of the NHL Entry Draft at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on June 28-29.

What did Kent Hughes have to say? Did he hint at his draft strategy?

Segment 3: Have Your Say

• Canadiens upcoming events.
• Canadiens Connection Question of the Week.
• Listener's texts and emails.

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