How much longer can Kent Hughes wait?

How patient are Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton?
The more time passes, the more important I think it is to ask this question in relation to the Canadiens' long-term plan to win the Stanley Cup.
And when I say “win the Cup,” I mean turning the Habs into a powerhouse. After all, that's the front office's goal: to eventually win the Stanley Cup.
I say this because the club continues to take a long-term approach. It keeps making decisions that won't negatively impact its chances of winning d