Habs Daily: Hughes Talks Canadiens Prospects, 2023 Draft Targets

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1 year ago

January 24, 2023

Marco D'Amico

All the latest Montreal Canadiens news, as well as the most recent news from around the NHL.

Even if the Canadiens don’t win the Bedard lottery, there is a long list of intriguing targets they could be looking at for the 2023 NHL Draft.
The Canadiens have had interesting players available on waivers, but have chosen against making a claim for a few important reasons. Here’s why the Canadiens haven’t used waivers.
Kent Hughes gave his take on the idea of calling up one of their CHL-based prospects due to an emergency injury situation.

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NYI: The New York Islanders have struggled of late, but it’s allowed them one major positive that could turn the season around.
BOS: Normally it’s David Pastrnak or Brad Marchand with the breathtaking goals for the Boston Bruins, but instead, it was their defencemen that wowed the crowd.
PGH: The Pittsburgh Penguins just finished up a very weird week; just ask Tristan Jarry.
PHI: Who could the Philadelphia Flyers select in the 2023 NHL Draft if the season were to end today?
WSH: The Washington Capitals received some good news on the injury front, as captain Alex Ovechkin was on the ice. Here’s when he’s expected back.
FLA: After two years of roadblocks preventing him from hitting the ice consistently, Grigori Denisenko has found his groove with the Florida Panthers. Is he potential trade bait?
DET: Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde expects to have Filip Zadina back in the lineup before the team has its eight-day break.
VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights players share how they lost their teeth playing hockey.
SJS: Trade rumours are swirling around more San Jose Sharks players than Erik Karlsson and Timo Meier right now.