Canadiens GM Kent Hughes criticizes Leafs for failed Knies trade

Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes expressed frustration with former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving after a proposed trade involving forward Matthew Knies fell through at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. The trade was reportedly submitted one minute past the deadline, leading to Hughes stating that Treliving should honor the deal if not fired by summer. The Canadiens had been pursuing a significant trade, and although Hughes acknowledged time spent on this potential deal, Treliving was dismissed by the Maple Leafs shortly after the deadline. The Canadiens aimed to revisit the trade, but Treliving's exit complicates that possibility.

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