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Big signing by Kent Hughes: the GM is confident it will be a bargain

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David St-Jean
August 10, 2024  (3:21 PM)
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Before Cole Caufield signed his eight-year deal last year, it was known that Kent Hughes was good at trades but not as strong with signings.

Since then, contracts have been signed, with the three offensive pillars (Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Juraj Slafkovsky) secured long-term, as well as the future defenseman (Kaiden Guhle).

So far, no one earns more than the captain, and Hughes' salary scale is very well established. It's impressive what he has managed to do with his salary cap.

Signed Contract: A Bargain for Kent Hughes and the Canadiens


Asked about the contract awarded to Juraj Slafkovsky, the Canadiens' general manager explained how it could turn into a bargain, although he does not downplay the risks of such a deal.

"In general, these long-term contracts mean that the player will be underpaid at the end of the deal because they earn more money at the beginning than they would if they signed short-term. So, I think that at the end of these contracts, the salary cap should be favorable to us, 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 site

It's true that signing a 20-year-old to an eight-year deal is a risk, but looking at Slafkovsky's progression, it seems like a smart move. He scored 20 goals and 50 points in his second NHL season, which is better than Nathan MacKinnon and Jack Hughes at the same age, among others.

Moreover, he has established himself as an indispensable player on the top line, earned his spot on the power play, and is responsible in all areas of the ice.

In my opinion, Kent Hughes is right to be excited about this contract, and Canadiens fans should be as well.

Source: LNH.com
Canadiens : Hughes espère que Slafkovsky et le jeune noyau passera à la prochaine étape

Credit: Rumeursdetransaction.com
Kent Hughes vient de signer une véritable aubaine

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Do you think the contract offered to Juraj Slafkovsky by Kent Hughes will be a bargain in a few years?

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