GDT: Kent Hughes Mid-Season Presser (11:30AM ET)

[sampollock]

They were criticized by certain mainstream media (not sports-related media). As Hughes answered when asked, the criticism was more by political pundits. But that they were there for work and that they weren't the only NHL team there.

ahhhhh

politics makes sense

no questions on Slaf yet??

 

[HomaridII]

He will not speak about negotiations with specific players, but they will evaluate everything (when asked about Evans)

Slafkovsky can do more and he knows it. They aren't surprised, they did not expect a linear progression.

 

[Redux91]

Kent definitely expects a bit more out of Slaf
Glad to hear it, I want him to stick up for him sure but I don't want him to coddle him either

 

[Adam Michaels]

ahhhhh

politics makes sense

no questions on Slaf yet??

He was asked about him and he said that he can be better and he knows it. Kent also said that he said last year that Slaf's development won't be linear and that he will still have highs and lows.

 

[HomaridII]

When speaking about Slaf he said Evans two years ago scored 2 goals and Montembeault 3 years ago was on waivers. Slaf is young and they know he will bounce back.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[sampollock]

When speaking about Slaf he said Evans two years ago scored 2 goals and Montembeault 3 years ago was on waivers. Slaf is young and they know he will bounce back.

BETTER KH you pd him big

 

[overlords]

Good. It was silly to want to burn a year off his ELC if we didn't have to.

 

[sampollock]

angles is a knob

 

[Redux91]

Good question
Our great PK tandem are UFA

But Kent dodges it a bit with the we don't talk about negotiations lol

 

[HomaridII]

Good question
Our great PK tandem are UFA

But Kent dodges it a bit with the we don't talk about negotiations lol

But his facial expression and body language was clear, our PK unit will not all go UFA.

I expect an Evans signature for sure.

About more young players coming in the next 1-2 years.

He doesn't want to flood the lineup with young players but at the same time if another Lane Hutson comes along they will not hold anybody back.

They have studied the Vatrano deal and they are open to those options. Anything that benefits the player and the team they are open to.

 

[Redux91]

But his facial expression and body language was clear, our PK unit will not all go UFA.

I expect an Evans signature for sure.

About more young players coming in the next 1-2 years.

He doesn't want to flood the lineup with young players but at the same time if another Lane Hutson comes along they will not hold anybody back.

Yes, Evans is getting signed 100%, there's just not a single doubt about that

It's just curious what they do with Armia
I only want to keep him if 1 of Gallagher or Anderson are shipped off finally

 

[HomaridII]

Yes, Evans is getting signed 100%, there's just not a single doubt about that

It's just curious what they do with Armia
I only want to keep him if 1 of Gallagher or Anderson are shipped off finally

Yeap.

Judging from his body language and facial expression today when asked directly about the PK tandem, I would be surprised if Armia and Evans are not resigned.

The hole in the lineup will be #3C (dvorak), depth D (Savard) and perhaps a winger if we get rid of Anderson or gallagher.

 

[sampollock]

be easier if this thread was live

 

[Levard]

What a bunch of leechers the journalist/reporter are go get a real job you are soooo useless.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[sampollock]

What a bunch of leechers the journalist/reporter are go get a real job you are soooo useless.

english guys for sure. I can't comment on the french ones

 

[ReHabs]

He was asked about him and he said that he can be better and he knows it. Kent also said that he said last year that Slaf's development won't be linear and that he will still have highs and lows.

so Kent Hughes is another one of the bastards who isn’t patient enough to accept Slaf is only a sweet baby boy 20 year old child who shouldn’t ever be criticized for his performance ever

 

[Canadienna]

Did Hughes just imply he's had deals with deferred salary before even if it wasn't publicly said?

 

[HomaridII]

When asked if we are "in the mix", he said he wants the players to go through the pressure of having to win games when they count here in Montreal and wants to see how they respond.

Are we a playoff team or not? He will let the players answer that for him.

 

[sampollock]

Did Hughes just imply he's had deals with deferred salary before even if it wasn't publicly said?

thought so

 

[HomaridII]

Did Hughes just imply he's had deals with deferred salary before even if it wasn't publicly said?

He was very vague, he said they have already implemented things to make deals more tax efficient.

 

[Team_Spirit]

Reinbacher is doing scouting lol

 

[Canadienna]

He was very vague, he said they have already implemented things to make deals more tax efficient.

Ahh I might have misunderstood then

 

[sampollock]

He was very vague, he said they have already implemented things to make deals more tax efficient.

sucks taxes in QC are so high

Reinbacher is doing scouting lol

i guess better then being a earn boy for KH