Montreal Canadiens Have Built a Modern Elite Defence Corps – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

When general manager (GM) Kent Hughes and president of hockey operations Jeff Gorton stepped up to the microphones to conduct their summer exit interviews, there was a distinct energy hanging in the air. The narrative wasn’t about “learning how to win” or “establishing culture.” It wasn’t about moral victories after dropping a tight one in…

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Gavin McKenna Changed the Maple Leafs’ Timeline—and Created a New Problem – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

This offseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs went from being a team that might be heading into another difficult season to suddenly having one of the most exciting young players in hockey. Winning the Gavin McKenna lottery changed the conversation around the organization almost overnight. But it also changed the expectations. New general manager John Chayka…

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