However, over the next two years, the Habs' GM will be able to do whatever he wants and will have free rein.
Dadonov ($5M), Drouin ($5.5M), Allen ($2.875M) and Byron ($3.4M) will see their contracts expire at the end of next season.
As for Mike Hoffman ($4.5M), Edmundson ($3.5M) and Alzner ($833,000 buyout), there are two years left before their deals are up.
Clearly, within the next two years, Hughes will have managed to free up a lot of payroll space and will be able to move on to the next steps in the rebuilding plan.
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18 JUILLET | 78 ANSWERS In two years, Kent Hughes will have a free hand Are the Canadiens in good hands with Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton? | ||
Yes | 58 | 74.4 % |
No | 20 | 25.6 % |
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