The Montreal Canadiens have set the hockey world abuzz after a revealing end-of-season press conference featuring Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton. While the team’s management remained deliberately cautious, their words left little doubt—major changes could be on the horizon.

Gorton openly acknowledged the urgent need for a strong second-line center, hinting that the front office is ready to take bold risks this summer. Both Gorton and Hughes dropped several tantalizing clues about their offseason intentions, fueling rampant speculation among fans and experts alike.

With superstar names like Mason McTavish, Mathew Barzal, Ryan O’Reilly, and even Sidney Crosby being floated as possible targets, excitement is reaching a fever pitch in Montreal. One thing is clear: the Canadiens are gearing up for a transformative summer, and all eyes will be on the moves they make in the coming months. Stay tuned—something big is brewing in Montreal!

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Earlier today, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton held a press conference for the Montreal Canadiens’ end-of-season review.

There were numerous questions about potential upcoming acquisitions for the Habs, and Gorton outright admitted that management is well aware of the urgent need to acquire a strong second-line center.

But that’s not all.

For the first time in a while, the Canadiens’ management was very cautious in their comments, yet they still dropped a few lines that spoke volumes.

Several experts are reaching the same conclusion.. They’re looking to make some big moves!

“A big summer and big opportunities”

Jeff Gorton is trying to keep his plans under wraps and mentioned several times that he didn’t want to reveal anything.

But this clearly shows they’re willing to take risks and go for it.

Talent and competitiveness/size are on the menu.”

– Marco D’Amico

Gorton also mentioned the possibility of an increase in offer sheets, and Kent Hughes added that summer 2025 will be their biggest since taking the job.

The hints are there! Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes are planning something big!

A major acquisition coming to the Montreal Canadiens? Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes drop several clues about their intentions

They’re going for it!

Based on what they said at the press conference, it seems obvious!

Names like Mason McTavish, Mathew Barzal, Ryan O’Reilly, and of course, Sidney Crosby, are likely to generate a lot of buzz this summer.

Stay tuned!