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Gorton becomes President of Hockey Operations MONTREAL – Montreal Canadiens Owner, President and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Molson announced on Tuesday that the team has agreed to terms on multi-year contract extensions with hockey executive Jeff Gorton,
Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes explains the reasons behind Lane Hutson’s $70.8M deal, highlighting his talent, character, and commitment to Montreal’s future.
The Montreal Canadiens announced multi-year contract extensions Tuesday for general manager Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton, who was promoted to president of hockey operations. Both executives were in the final year of their previous contracts.
Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes admitted that social media pressure helped speed up contract talks with Lane Hutson. The defenseman signed an eight year $70.
Lane Hutson has signed an eight-year, $70.8 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens, starting in 2026-27. Intense social media scrutiny surrounding negotiations prompted the team to act swiftly,