'Money Wasn't the Most Important Thing': Kent Hughes Reveals How Long His Contract Talks Took
In an interview with TVA Sports, Kent Hughes revealed that his contract negotiations with Geoff Molson took very little time.
A clear sign of the strong mutual trust between the two Montreal Canadiens executives.
Here's a story that perfectly illustrates the bond and shared vision between Geoff Molson and Kent Hughes.
In an interview with TVA Sports, the Canadiens' general manager surprised everyone by revealing that his contract extension was completed in... just fifteen minutes!
Yes, fifteen.
No long meetings, no tense negotiations - just two men determined to keep moving forward together.
Kent Hughes and Geoff Molson Reach a Quick Agreement Built on Trust and a Shared Vision for the Canadiens' Future
When asked if money was a factor in the discussion, Hughes was very clear:
"The negotiations took 15 minutes, so I'd say money wasn't the most important thing. For me, the most important thing is continuing the work I've started." he said.
According to TVA Sports journalist Jonathan Bernier, this quick process truly shows the stability currently within the organization.
And as Pierre LeBrun reported, it's even possible that Hughes deliberately left some money on the table to stay in Montreal.
Hughes also admitted that his early years in Montreal tested his patience:
"Sometimes, I had to be patient. You want to win, but you know you have to trust the process."
Today, the general manager feels that the Canadiens are finally beginning to reap the rewards of that long process:
"Now, we're starting to be on the right side of things." - Kent Hughes
Clearly, the Canadiens couldn't have found a better man to lead this team!
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