Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes each signed multiyear contracts to remain with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Gorton, 57, who was hired November 28, 2021, was promoted to president of hockey operations; he had been executive vice president. Hughes, 55, who was hired January 18, 2022, will continue in his position as general manager.

"I am very pleased that Jeff and Kent have committed to the Montreal Canadiens for an additional five years," Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said in a statement. "I would like to thank Jeff and Kent for taking this team and organization to where it is today, full of talent, size and speed with a support structure that is second to none, an objective from day one. I look forward to many more years working with them."

Since arriving in Montreal, Hughes and Gorto

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