Kent Hughes comments on trade rumors about his team
The Montreal Canadiens have had a very difficult start to the season and several trade rumors have quickly emerged.
After accumulating only five wins in 16 games, the Habs find themselves first in the general standings, turning the newspaper upside down, which has rekindled speculation about possible trades.
In this context, the pressure on Kent Hughes to revive the team is strong, but the general manager seems determined not to give in to temptation.
In a recent interview, Hughes took the time to discuss the rumors surrounding the club.
Although he considered adjustments to improve the team in the short term, he stressed that the Canadiens management has a clear rebuilding plan and that he will not sacrifice the team's future resources to obtain temporary solutions.
And let's face it, Kent Hughes is right to prioritize the future of the club, even if it means accepting a tough season.
Draft picks and young prospects represent the future of the Habs, and sacrificing them for a player or two who could make a difference in the short term could compromise the team's long-term ambitions.
If the management does that, we're clearly going to relive the Bergevin years.
Sure, some fans will be frustrated by this slow rebuild, but the real question is whether the Canadiens want to win quickly or in the long term.
Kent Hughes seems to have chosen the latter, and it's probably the best decision to make for a competitive future.
It remains to be seen how the team responds on the ice in the coming weeks.
Credit: TVA Sports
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