MHN Daily: Canadiens 2023 Draft, Big Decisions Looming

New season projections are predicting the Montreal Canadiens could have a very interesting 2023 NHL Draft.

Could Cole Caufield become the highest-paid skater on the Habs?

Optimal linemates for Juraj Slafkovsky.

That, Montreal Canadiens news and more in the latest MHN Canadiens Daily:

Montreal Canadiens

The Canadiens are looking to start negotiations with Cole Caufield on an extension, one that, if things continue, could make him the richest skater on the team.

Lots of movement in this week’s Canadiens Prospect Rankings: Engstrom jumps up a few spots, Mailloux drops off the list, and much more.

The Montreal Canadiens have been fun to watch, but new season projections are predicting the Canadiens could have a very interesting 2023 NHL Draft.

Who are the more optimal players to put on a line with Juraj Slafkovsky?

Canada Hockey Now

CGY: Matthew Tkachuk was booed and cheered by Calgary Flames fans in one of the weirdest returns in recent memory.

National Hockey Now

NYI: The New York Islanders really seem to hate the Philadelphia Flyers, as fights break out early in their tilt.

BOS: Perhaps the greatest strength of this season’s Boston Bruins team was also a chronic weakness over the last handful of seasons.

PGH: Pittsburgh Penguins top defenseman Kris Letang had a stroke Monday — the second one during his NHL career — and will be out indefinitely while further tests and a medical plan moving forward are completed.

PHI: After the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders got into several scrums and bouts late in Saturday’s game, it figured to have a carryover.

WSH: It’s another night, another milestone for Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who broke an all-time record this week.

FLA: The Florida Panthers did not lose Tuesday night’s game in the third period. No, this one was long gone before that.

DET: With Detroit Red Wings draft picks Marco Kasper and William Wallinder leading the way, Rogle is enjoying the club’s biggest week of the SHL season.

VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights have yet another goaltending controversy on their hands.

SJS: The San Jose Sharks have struggled to be consistent in many areas over the last couple of seasons, but not in this category.

DAL: The Dallas Stars announced Tuesday that they have signed forward Roope Hintz to an eight-year extension worth $67.6 million.