Yahoo Sports reports: The Montreal Canadiens were just handed a significant setback in their offseason blueprint following a major extension out west. General manager Kent Hughes had prioritized adding a veteran, physical presence to solidify Montreal’s young blue line ahead of the free agency market opening on July 1.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 23, 2026 10:45 AM
Montreal Canadiens’ Hopes of Landing $20,500,000 D-Man Dead in the Water
The Montreal Canadiens were just handed a significant setback in their offseason blueprint following a major extension out west. General manager Kent Hughes had prioritized adding a veteran, physical presence to solidify Montreal’s young blue line ahead of the free agency market opening on July 1.
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