Habs Daily: Canadiens Draft Lottery Odds, NCAA UFA Targets

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2 weeks ago

March 7, 2023

Marco D'Amico

All the latest Habs news, recent Montreal Canadiens stories, as well as news from around the National Hockey League.

The Montreal Canadiens may be winning some games of late, but so are their divisional rivals, and that could be a big help down the line. [2023 NHL Draft]
Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes has special ties to the NCAA, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him pounce on a few of the top free agents this spring. [NCAA Free Agent]
The number of injuries to Habs players has been historically high this season, but it’s also offering them significant flexibility amid new recall limitations. [Canadiens Injuries]

NYI: The Islanders got some much-needed good news on the injury front, as they get ready for the final playoff push. [New York Islanders]
BOS: Are the Boston Bruins the most dominant team in recent memory? NHL Analyst Craig Button gives his take. [Boston Bruins]
PGH: Ron Hextall has made some high-profile mistakes during his two-plus years as general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but this is his biggest one. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
PHI: Perhaps the best story with the Philadelphia Flyers this season has been the emergence of Owen Tippett. [Philadelphia Flyers]
WSH: The Washington Capitals dropped a lot of jaws when they acquired Rasmus Sandin from the Toronto Maple Leafs, but, now, it’s Sandin who’s doing the jaw-dropping. [Washington Capitals]
FLO: The Florida Panthers are in “must-win” mode, but is it too late? [Florida Panthers]
VGK: The Vegas Golden Knights’ acquisitions at the NHL Trade Deadline are already starting to pay dividends as they march to the NHL playoffs. [Vegas Golden Knights]
COL: There was some great news in Colorado, as superstar defenceman Cale Makar returned to practice. [Colorado Avalanche]
SJS: William Eklund impressed in his San Jose Sharks season debut, but what’s next for the Sharks’ top prospect? [San Jose Sharks]