Habs Daily: Canadiens Buy-Low Targets, Darkhorse Draft Options

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

Habs News

• The Montreal Canadiens had success last summer with some strategic, buy-low deals, and they’ll surely look to do the same this summer. [Canadiens Buy-Low Targets]
• The Habs have a strong group of young defencemen coming in, but they could be looking to bolster their depth at the 2023 NHL Draft. [Canadiens Defensive Draft Targets]
• The Canadiens have seven players to the 2023 World Championships and both Samuel Montembeault (Team Canada) and Lane Hutson (Team USA) have stood out from the crowd. [Hutson & Montembeault Impress]

National Hockey Now Network

• Incoming Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz had some choice words regarding Ryan Johansen’s status with the team [Nashville Predators]
• For 27 years now, the Florida Panthers have been waiting for a chance at redemption in the Stanley Cup Final. The wait is now officially over. [Florida Panthers]
• Whether or not the Colorado Avalanche actually keep their pick at 27th overall is another question altogether, but as of right now, they have the pick and here’s who they could be picking. [Colorado Avalanche]
• Speaking of the Leafs, with all the Auston Matthews talk, where do the Chicago Blackhawks fit in? [Chicago Blackhawks]
• The Pittsburgh Penguins’ search for front-office personnel is in its final days, with a decision on the identity of the next general manager expected to be announced in the coming days. Here’s who’s left in the race. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
• The Washington Capitals got some good news on the health of young defenseman Rasmus Sandin, as the youngster heals from a devastating knee-on-knee from Micheal Eyssimont. [Washington Capitals]
• 18 months after having been acquired by the Vegas Golden Knights from the Buffalo Sabres, former 2nd overall pick Jack Eichel has finally arrived. [Vegas Golden Knights]
• San Jose Sharks fans got a peek at what the team’s braintrust is thinking going into the 2023 Draft. [San Jose Sharks]
• Could the Boston Bruins move enough cap space to retain the services of Dimitry Orlov? [Boston Bruins]