Habs Daily: Canadiens Draft Targets, Sharks Considering Michkov?

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

Habs News

• The Montreal Canadiens came out of the NHL Draft Lottery with the 5th overall pick, giving them the opportunity to select some very interesting players. [Canadiens Draft Targets]
• The Canadiens got some much-needed clarity on their 2023 NHL Draft status, but the rank of some draft picks is still yet to be determined.[Canadiens Draft Picks]
• The Habs walked out of the NHL Draft Lottery with the 5th overall pick, but it was very close to going another way. [NHL Draft Lottery]

National Hockey Now News

• While the NHL postseason is underway, some exciting young Nashville Predators prospects are wrapping up their days in the junior leagues. [Nashville Predators]
• The Chicago Blackhawks won more than just the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday night, but does this mean their rebuild is now over? [Chicago Blackhawks]
• Despite the Pittsburgh Penguins clearing house on the management side, it appears that head coach Mike Sullivan could be on the hot seat going into next season. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier breaks down his appreciation for the top prospects of the 2023 NHL Draft and comments on the availability of Matvei Michkov. [San Jose Sharks]
• The Colorado Avalanche got the clarity they needed with the injury to Gabriel Landeskog on Tuesday morning, even if it’s not the news they wanted to hear [Colorado Avalanche]
• Connor Bedard isn’t in the cards for the Washington Capitals, but that hasn’t quieted the team’s front office, as they’re expecting to be very active at the 2023 NHL Draft [Washiington Capitals]
• Since his team lost Game 7 to the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime, Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery has taken a lot of heat for his reply to why he didn’t make a goaltending switch earlier, but he faced the music today, and gave Bruins fans the facts. [Boston Bruins]