<a href='https://www.nhl.com/fr/canadiens/team/kent-hughes' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Kent Hughes</a> will address the media and Canadiens fans following the trade that brings Patrik Laine to Montreal. Big news on August 19 as the Canadiens have completed a major trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jordan Harris is heading to the Jackets, while the Canadiens acquire Patrik Laine and a second-round pick in 2026. Canadiens General Manager Kent Hughes will hold a press conference at 5 p.m. to discuss this significant trade. We will update you with the key points from this press conference with the GM of the Montreal organization. Details and credit: <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/mndamico/status/1825626639595876723'> </a></blockquote></div>