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.
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
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Kent Hughes vient de signer une véritable aubaine
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