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Confirmed with Link: GM Kent Hughes Mid-Season Press Conference Jan 15, 11AM ET
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OldCraig71
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You hear from Hughes a lot on podcasts and TV.
He will say nothing other than what he said last week on RDS in a one hour show.
Suzuki is progressing in his overall game. Defensively. He has become a 200ft player. He is very happy with his progression.
Caufield - shooting % is down a lot. They are looking at it.
A lot of improvement in the team's 5 on 5 play.
With the amount of injuries the team has had, a lot of players are playing more minutes and bigger responsibilities, which has been a challenge.
Caufield - shooting % is down a lot. They are looking at it.
A lot of improvement in the team's 5 on 5 play.
With the amount of injuries the team has had, a lot of players are playing more minutes and bigger responsibilities, which has been a challenge.
Coaches are doing a great job with what they have.
Losing Dach the first period of the 2nd game, losing Newhook, makes it very hard to evaluate them and evaluate other players. Big improvement from Slafkovsky.
Individually they are looking for consistency from the players. Points to Montembault as an example of somebody who developed the consistency.
It was his decision to go with 3 goalies. He did not want to lose Cayden Primeau. If there is a trade to be made, they will make it. The plan was not to go all season with 3 goalies but he cannot promise it won't happen.
(so far its all a repeat from RDS last week btw)
Losing Dach the first period of the 2nd game, losing Newhook, makes it very hard to evaluate them and evaluate other players. Big improvement from Slafkovsky.
Individually they are looking for consistency from the players. Points to Montembault as an example of somebody who developed the consistency.
It was his decision to go with 3 goalies. He did not want to lose Cayden Primeau. If there is a trade to be made, they will make it. The plan was not to go all season with 3 goalies but he cannot promise it won't happen.
(so far its all a repeat from RDS last week btw)
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Very happy with the coaching staff in Laval and the development staff.
Arber and Logan both taken big steps since they have been paired together. Big improvement in both their play.
Sean Monahan is an open ended situation, not a firm commitment to deal him.
Arber and Logan both taken big steps since they have been paired together. Big improvement in both their play.
Sean Monahan is an open ended situation, not a firm commitment to deal him.
In terms of the defense, the fact that players are developing well in Laval gives him a longer runway to figure out the long term defense situation. They don't have a gun to their head at the moment but if there is an opportunity like Romanov they will do it, but there is no urgency right now because players are progressing well everywhere.
He was asked about having a PPG player etc..
He said he always points out Patrice Bergeron who wasnt a PPG player but is a HOF, so he doesn't necessarily look at it like that. He is looking to "rebalance the ledger" as they have a lot of depth in terms of "B prospects" and will use that to add high end talent.
The words in quotes are his words exactly.
He was asked about having a PPG player etc..
He said he always points out Patrice Bergeron who wasnt a PPG player but is a HOF, so he doesn't necessarily look at it like that. He is looking to "rebalance the ledger" as they have a lot of depth in terms of "B prospects" and will use that to add high end talent.
The words in quotes are his words exactly.
FrankMTL
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I always enjoy listening to Kent talk (especially compared to Bergevin). He seems to give you just enough information to satisfy you without giving you too much.
A lot of improvement in the teams five on five play ?….
If there is a trade to be made today that improves the team long term in terms of top end talent, he will do it.
He does not rule out signing Monahan before March 8 to a long term deal.
He does not rule out signing Monahan before March 8 to a long term deal.
habsfan891
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Monahan to a long term deal will be his 2nd contract mistake behind Allen
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"My arms are really warm because Ive been sitting on them for the past 6 months"
End of presser
End of presser
FrankMTL
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Yeah agreed, but they're calculated mistakes. He gave Allen a 2 year extension because who knew how Monty and Primeau would progress. Yes, it looks bad now, but it's easily fixable and not team crippling considering the term. Hopefully he trades Monahan but if he does extend him, not more than a year or 2 .
Hope Of Glory
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Glad to hear that it is the goal. It's obvious but I've rarely heard some thing so specific from a GM.
Hope he can get it done.
LaP
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Every week he was not able to get a 1st line center.
Giving the impression/perception that you're considering re-signing him, could give him leverage in trade negotiations.
Pretty sure they have a deal that if a contending team comes with a good offer, they're moving him.
I wouldn't worry about it.
