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Gorton, Hughes sign multiyear contracts to remain with Canadiens
President of hockey operations, GM guided Montreal to playoffs last season
Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes each signed a multiyear contract to remain with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
Gorton, 57, who was hired on Nov. 28, 2021, was promoted to president of hockey operations after having served as the executive vice president. Hughes, 55, who was hired on Jan. 18, 2022, will continue in his position as general manager.
"I am very pleased that Jeff and Kent have committed to the Montreal Canadiens for an additional five years," Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said in a statement. "I would like to thank Jeff and Kent for taking this team and organization to where it is today, full of talent, size and speed with a support structure that is second to none, an objective from Day 1. I look forward to many more years working with them."
Canadiens nearing contract extensions for Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes
Montreal Canadiens executive president Jeff Gorton, left, and general manager Kent Hughes speak to the media during their end of season news conference in Montreal on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/CP)
One day after completing a major piece of business — extending Lane Hutson for eight years — the Montreal Canadiens are closing in on two more: new contracts for Executive Vice-President of Hockey Operations Jeff Gorton and General Manager Kent Hughes.
TVA’s Renaud Lavoie reported last month that the organization wished to extend them, and, according to several sources, that process is close to its conclusion. On at least three occasions, owner Geoff Molson has blocked other teams from speaking to Gorton, who was hired in November 2021. Hughes came aboard in January 2022.
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Canadiens sign Hughes and Gorton to contract extensions
The Montreal Canadiens announced Tuesday that the team has agreed to multi-year contract extensions with general manager Kent Hughes and executive vice president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton.
The team also announced that Gorton as their new President of Hockey Operations.
“I am very pleased that Jeff and Kent have committed to the Montreal Canadiens for an additional five years. Their commitment to building a world class organization has been unrelenting and will only get better as we progress in the years to come,” said owner Geoff Molson in a statement.
" I would like to thank Jeff and Kent for taking this team and organization to where it is today, full of talent, size and speed with a support structure that is second to none, an objective from day one. I look forward to many more years working with them.”