The Habs’ senior management is seriously considering the possibility of meeting Hughes, a Montrealer who has been living in Boston for several years, in the second phase of interviews, which should begin “very soon”, even in the next few hours. The Canadian did not want to comment on our information.
According to Sportsnet colleague Eric Engels, former players Mathieu Darche and Daniel Brière are also involved. The Ducks, Canucks and Blackhawks are also looking for a GM, so teams can’t afford to stretch the process before hiring their support person.
Our sources were not able to confirm, Friday evening, if other candidates were still in the game. As is often the case in these situations, the process remains relatively opaque.
PHOTO DAVID BOILY, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Jeff Gorton, vice-president of hockey operations for the Canadiens
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Long history
Of all the candidates discussed, Hughes is the one whose ties to Gorton are the most obvious. They met in Boston, where Gorton is from. The world of hockey is small and the ties that unite them prove it. Kent Hughes’ brother Ryan was drafted by the Nordiques in 1990, but then found himself in the Bruins organization when Gorton was director of scouting there.
Gorton and Hughes have also done business together, notably through Patrice Bergeron, one of the biggest names Hughes represents. Gorton was assistant general manager in Boston when the Bruins drafted Bergeron in 2003.
Once he became general manager of the New York Rangers, Gorton made a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes to get the 216e and second to last pick in the 2018 draft. With that pick, Rangers drafted Kent’s son Riley Hughes.
Even though he left Montreal years ago, Hughes is still fluent in French. He also counts a multitude of Quebecers among his clients.
According to the specialized site Puckpedia, in addition to Bergeron, he notably represents Kristopher Letang, Anthony Beauvillier, Marco Scandella, Michael Matheson, Samuel Blais and William Carrier.
At the Canadian, Hughes does not personally have any clients, but his firm, Quartexx Management, represents Josh Anderson and Michael Pezzetta, again according to data from Puckpedia.
In addition to the aforementioned names, Hughes is also the agent for Darnell Nurse, Drake Batherson and up-and-coming Avalanche forward Alex Newhook.
At 51, he is one of the oldest candidates among the main names circulating.
The Darche-Andlauer links
PHOTO ANDRÉ PICHETTE, THE PRESS
Mathieu Darche
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That said, Jeff Gorton is not alone in this candidate search process. He is supported by Geoff Molson, owner and president of the Canadiens, by former player, coach and GM Bob Gainey, as well as by Michael Andlauer, minority owner of the Canadiens.
According to what has been learned, Darche and Andlauer also have a certain history. Andlauer owned the Hamilton Bulldogs when this team was the Canadian’s school club in the American League. Darche was the Bulldogs captain in 2009-10.
During his playing career, Darche was represented by Don Meehan, who is said to be very close to Andlauer.
Darche is currently director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, having worked in the business world following his playing career. If some of the candidates whose names are circulating could very well be retained for other functions (assistant to the GM, for example), it would be difficult to see Darche leaving the Lightning to join a rival division without obtaining a significant promotion.
Finally, Daniel Brière is president of the Maine Mariners, an ECHL team, and also helps the Philadelphia Flyers in player development.
Since retiring as a player in 2015, Brière has also worked in the administration of the Philadelphia Flyers. At the same time, he also studied at the Wharton School of Finance, branch of the University of Pennsylvania. In short, he gave himself all the tools to progress in the administration of hockey.
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Guillaume Lefrancois
The Press
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At least that is what information collected by The Press, which The Athletic colleague Pierre LeBrun also posted on Friday night.
The Habs’ senior management is seriously considering the possibility of meeting Hughes, a Montrealer who has been living in Boston for several years, in the second phase of interviews, which should begin “very soon”, even in the next few hours. The Canadian did not want to comment on our information.
According to Sportsnet colleague Eric Engels, former players Mathieu Darche and Daniel Brière are also involved. The Ducks, Canucks and Blackhawks are also looking for a GM, so teams can’t afford to stretch the process before hiring their support person.
Our sources were not able to confirm, Friday evening, if other candidates were still in the game. As is often the case in these situations, the process remains relatively opaque.
PHOTO DAVID BOILY, LA PRESSE ARCHIVES
Jeff Gorton, vice-president of hockey operations for the Canadiens
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Long history
Of all the candidates discussed, Hughes is the one whose ties to Gorton are the most obvious. They met in Boston, where Gorton is from. The world of hockey is small and the ties that unite them prove it. Kent Hughes’ brother Ryan was drafted by the Nordiques in 1990, but then found himself in the Bruins organization when Gorton was director of scouting there.
Gorton and Hughes have also done business together, notably through Patrice Bergeron, one of the biggest names Hughes represents. Gorton was assistant general manager in Boston when the Bruins drafted Bergeron in 2003.
Once he became general manager of the New York Rangers, Gorton made a trade with the Carolina Hurricanes to get the 216e and second to last pick in the 2018 draft. With that pick, Rangers drafted Kent’s son Riley Hughes.
Even though he left Montreal years ago, Hughes is still fluent in French. He also counts a multitude of Quebecers among his clients.
According to the specialized site Puckpedia, in addition to Bergeron, he notably represents Kristopher Letang, Anthony Beauvillier, Marco Scandella, Michael Matheson, Samuel Blais and William Carrier.
At the Canadian, Hughes does not personally have any clients, but his firm, Quartexx Management, represents Josh Anderson and Michael Pezzetta, again according to data from Puckpedia.
In addition to the aforementioned names, Hughes is also the agent for Darnell Nurse, Drake Batherson and up-and-coming Avalanche forward Alex Newhook.
At 51, he is one of the oldest candidates among the main names circulating.
The Darche-Andlauer links
PHOTO ANDRÉ PICHETTE, THE PRESS
Mathieu Darche
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That said, Jeff Gorton is not alone in this candidate search process. He is supported by Geoff Molson, owner and president of the Canadiens, by former player, coach and GM Bob Gainey, as well as by Michael Andlauer, minority owner of the Canadiens.
According to what has been learned, Darche and Andlauer also have a certain history. Andlauer owned the Hamilton Bulldogs when this team was the Canadian’s school club in the American League. Darche was the Bulldogs captain in 2009-10.
During his playing career, Darche was represented by Don Meehan, who is said to be very close to Andlauer.
Darche is currently director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning, having worked in the business world following his playing career. If some of the candidates whose names are circulating could very well be retained for other functions (assistant to the GM, for example), it would be difficult to see Darche leaving the Lightning to join a rival division without obtaining a significant promotion.
Finally, Daniel Brière is president of the Maine Mariners, an ECHL team, and also helps the Philadelphia Flyers in player development.
Since retiring as a player in 2015, Brière has also worked in the administration of the Philadelphia Flyers. At the same time, he also studied at the Wharton School of Finance, branch of the University of Pennsylvania. In short, he gave himself all the tools to progress in the administration of hockey.
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