Canadiens Wrap Up

Canadiens Wrap-Up: Habs Draft Targets, Options For Florida’s Pick

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2 years ago

May 14, 2023

MONTREAL — There’s never a dull moment when it comes to the Montreal Canadiens, but many fans lead a very busy life, meaning it’s not always possible to keep up to date with every news story.

Every Sunday we will recap the most exciting and relevant NHL news stories that you may have missed throughout the week.

Monday

The Canadiens went into the NHL Draft Lottery hoping to get lucky yet again this spring, looking to be the first team to win consecutive lotteries since the New York Rangers. [Canadiens Draft Lottery]
Florida’s 1st-round pick going from 17th to 29th may incentivize the #GoHabsGo to be even more aggressive leading up to the 2023 NHL Draft. [Canadiens Trading Florida’s Pick]
Three Montreal Canadiens prospects remain in the CHL playoffs and are coming up clutch for their respective clubs. [Canadiens Prospects]
With the NHL’s Draft Lottery now in the books, Montreal Canadiens now know when their first-round pick take place at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. [NHL Draft Lottery]

Tuesday

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]

Wednesday

The Montreal Canadiens could have the opportunity to draft the very talented Matvei Michkov, but concerns over his future are already sparking trade speculation. [Michkov Speculation]
Owen Beck and the Peterborough Petes will face Logan Mailloux and the London Knights in the OHL Championship. [Canadiens Prospects Approaching Memorial Cup Berth]
Take a closer look at where talented Habs prospects Joshua Roy and Riley Kidney may end up playing during the 2023-24 season. [Prospect Projections]

Thursday

The Montreal Canadiens will have a few options leading up to the 2023 NHL Draft, and it appears that trading up could be high on their wishlist. [Canadiens Looking To Trade Up At 2023 NHL Draft]
The Habs head into the 2023 NHL Draft with some major holes to fill, as they look to move their rebuild along.[Canadiens Organizational Needs]
We often hear the term ‘win-win’ in the NHL, but very few trades end up working out for both teams involved. However, a quick look at Kulak’s great numbers in Edmonton confirms one thing: it was truly a win-win trade for the Habs and the Oilers. [Lane Hutson]

Friday

The Montreal Canadiens’ ECHL affiliate, the Trois-Rivieres Lions, received a formal notice from the city regarding an outstanding debt owed for operating costs at the Colisée Vidéotron. [Canadiens ECHL Affiliate Receives Debt Notice]
In the latest Habs Mailbag, we discuss the 2023 Draft (at length), free agents, Kraft Dinner, prospects, and much more. [Canadiens Mailbag]
A look back at the trade that sent Evgenii Dadonov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Denis Gurianov, a deal that worked out perfectly for the Stars. [Canadiens Trade Review: Dadonov/Gurianov]

Saturday

The Florida Panthers’ 1st-round pick will be between 29th and 32nd overall, which could prompt the Canadiens to get creative. [Canadiens Could Get Creative With Florida’s 1st-round pick]
The Canadiens have been hard at work preparing for the 2023 NHL Draft, and they’re starting to round out their draft lists and some players are distancing themselves from the pack.[Canadiens Narrowing Down Draft Targets]
Canadiens prospects Logan Mailloux and Owen Beck are putting on a show in the OHL Championship, with one of them assured a spot in this year’s Memorial Cup. [Canadiens Prospects]