Alex Newhook: Kent Hughes selected him for his core group

The signing of forward Alex Newhook really came out of nowhere earlier this evening.
We hadn't even recovered from the discussions surrounding Arber Xhekaj's signing when the Montreal Canadiens threw another curveball with Newhook's contract extension.
The Habs' No. 15 is under contract for four more seasons at $4.5 million per year, starting after the 2026–2027 season.
It's an excellent deal for the Habs, as Kent Hughes has once again proven himself a genius by keeping his players in Mont