Hughes is a Montreal native and is bilingual, so he fits the French speaking requirements the come with being a high ranking executive in Montreal. Hughes was a player agent before being named GM of the Habs. Notable clients of his include: Patrice Bergeron, Kris Letang, Drake Batherson and Darnell Nurse.
You have to wonder whether the Habs will pursue any of these players with their former agent now at the helm. Bergeron and Letang, being from the province, are especially intriguing. Both players are pending UFA's.
The Habs have struggled this season as they sit in last place in the NHL with a 7-25-5 record. Hughes joins President of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton as the look to brighten the future of the Montreal Canadiens.
