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Sunday Habs Headlines: Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes made Montreal the place to be

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes reached their goal of making Montreal an attractive destination for players. [Montreal Gazette] David Reinbacher was sent to the Laval Rocket to see as much ice time as possible, as…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Sunday Habs Headlines: Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes made Montreal the place to be
Key Things to Know
  • Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have achieved their goal of establishing Montreal as an attractive destination for players.
  • Sidney Crosby called young forward Juraj SlafkovskĂ˝ the Montreal Canadiens' biggest offensive threat.
  • David Reinbacher was assigned to the AHL's Laval Rocket to maximize his on-ice development and playing time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes have successfully turned the Montreal Canadiens into an appealing destination for NHL players, according to a report highlighted in Sunday's headlines. The roundup covers key developments for Montreal, including David Reinbacher receiving substantial ice time with the Laval Rocket and goaltender Jacob Fowler continuing his progression toward becoming an elite prospect.

Additional reports note that Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby praised Juraj SlafkovskĂ˝ as the Canadiens' biggest threat. Across the NHL, the Florida Panthers placed captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with a left leg injury, while defenseman Tristan Luneau signed a six-year, $43.2 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks.

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