{"id":73800,"date":"2025-08-16T09:39:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/73800\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T09:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T09:39:08","slug":"kent-hughes-sets-the-scene-for-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/73800\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Hughes sets the scene for 2025-26"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kent Hughes says that even though the 2025 post-season appearance was limited to five games, the entire second half of the season helped the group understand what it took to win. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Hughes discusses the Canadiens\u2019 most pressing concerns, including Kirby Dach, whom the GM hopes will be ready for the start of the season but is going to make sure his players is 100% healthy before returning. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

The Canadiens slot in at 17th in Sportsnet\u2019s pre-season power ranking. [Sportsnet<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Montreal\u2019s last three first-round picks rank as their best prospects. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

NHL.com has a conservative 51 points as Noah Dobson\u2019s 2025-26 total, but predicts career years for the main foursome. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Juraj Slafkovsk\u00fd is Montreal\u2019s breakout candidate. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Zachary Bolduc refuses to believe he\u2019s actually a member of the Montreal Canadiens until he takes to the Bell Centre ice to Coldplay\u2019s Fix You. [Journal de Montreal<\/a>]<\/p>\n

David Savard\u2019s treatments to help improve his quality of life in retirement are taking some of the sting out of not preparing to join teammates for another NHL season. [La Presse<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Filip Eriksson, who\u2019s hoping for better offensive luck this year, begins his SHL pre-season with a point:<\/p>\n

A chainsaw carving of Carey Price was unveiled at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex with the help of the goaltender\u2019s parents. [Williams Lake Tribune<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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The Detroit Red Wings signed Travis Hamonic to a one-year contract. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Brandon Montour would love to turn a great showing at the World Championship into a spot on Canada\u2019s Olympic team. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Sarah Fillier is aiming for greatness with a career like Marie-Philip Poulin has created. [CBC<\/a>]<\/p>\n

The winning members of Team Minnesota in the 3ICE competition hope their performance caught some attention to further their hockey careers. [NHL.com<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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