Kent Hughes confident he can extend Kayden Johli's contract soon

The Canadian wasn't very active today, but that was to be expected.

After all, the club is still in a reconstruction phase, and giving six or seven-year contracts to 30-year-old players is not the club's habit, for example.

Instead, Kent Hughes decided to extend the contract of 20-year-old Juraj Slavkovski until 2033. During his press conference, the general manager also told reporters that he was confident in his ability to extend the contract of Kaiden Goll, whose entry contract expires after next season, like Slav.

#imprisonment GM Kent Hughes says he believes the team will also be able to reach an agreement with Kaiden Guhle regarding a contract extension.

-Brianta Emreth (@HabsInHighHeels) July 1, 2024

Discussions have started, but let's say they are not as advanced as the Slovak camp.

Again, this file is not urgent. After all, Cole Caufield played an entire season with no idea what awaited him under his contract.

As a left-handed defenseman, he has quickly become a general and a reliable man in Montreal. He may have been injured a few times in his young career, but he is still a reliable man and the team is better off when he makes his presence felt on the ice.

Like Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alex Vlasic, I expect a $5 million-a-year contract. I doubt Kent Hughes will be offered that much over eight years, but over five or six years, it seems entirely possible.

If he's not extended this summer, he'll be waiting… like Caufield.

Kent Hughes says Cayden Gohle contract discussions are ongoing, but “less advanced than Slavkowski.”

However, the goal remains to reach an agreement with him this summer, “otherwise he will wait like Cole,” says the general manager.

– Anthony Martineau (@Antho_Martineau) July 1, 2024

The situation of Arber Xhekaj, who has just changed agents, and Justin Barron, on defense, remains more urgent.

RFAs do not have a contract as of today.

a lot of

– Martin Necas: No deal imminent.

Carolina will continue to entertain trade discussions involving Martin Nikas, but as of an hour or so ago, the status quo was not forthcoming and a move was not imminent. We'll see if the Canes have the upper hand this week.

– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) July 1, 2024

– amazing.

Jayson Tatum agrees to a five-year, $315 million supermax extension with the Celtics, per B/R terms. @Chris Behaines

A great contract in NBA history 💰🤑 pic.twitter.com/b9PJyqVsbX

Bleacher Report July 1, 2024

– Portugal survives.

Portugal eliminate Slovenia painfully and qualify for the quarter-finals: https://t.co/TSvMvDdca5

– TVASports (@TVASports) July 1, 2024

– Yes?

NBA | Boston Celtics up for sale two weeks after title win https://t.co/mELXM5GdgU

– LaPresse Sports (@LaPresse_Sports) July 1, 2024