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Canadiens hire player agent Kent Hughes as new GM

The Montreal Canadiens' new management hierarchy has its final piece.

To work under Jeff Gorton, the Canadiens have officially hired Kent Hughes — a former player agent — as their new general manager. As of this announcement, Hughes represents several high-profile and French-speaking NHL players, including Patrice Bergeron and Kris Letang, both of whom happen to be stepping into unrestricted free agency this summer.

Hughes will be the 18th GM in the franchise's storied history.

The Canadiens have hired Kent Hughes as GM

Hughes checks several key boxes for the Canadiens, the most publicized of which being his ability to speak both languages.