Habs Daily: Consensus Rankings, Draft Strategy, Dubois

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10 months ago

June 24, 2023

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

The 2023 NHL Draft is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to give Montreal Canadiens fans a better idea of the likeliest options for the 5th overall pick. [Canadiens Consolidated 5th Overall Draft Rankings]
Take a look at a new application that can help NHL teams establish the probability a certain player could be available once they take to the podium to make their pick at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. [Alternative Approach For the Canadiens At The 2023 Draft]
Check out the latest edition of the Habs Mailbag, including answers regarding the 2023 NHL Draft, more Pierre-Luc Dubois trade talk, Juraj Slafkovsky’s development, Matvei Michkov, and much more. [Habs Mailbag: Dubois Trade, NHL Draft Options, Juraj Slafkovsky’s Development]

The NHL trade rumour mill is buzzing, and Episode 1 of the National Hockey Now Podcast is out now! [National Hockey Now]
On June 23, 2022, the Florida Panthers formally introduced Paul Maurice as the 17th coach in franchise history. While many bemoaned the team bypassing popular interim coach Andrew Brunette for the veteran coach, things certainly worked out for both Maurice and the Panthers. [Florida Panthers]
Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey operations and interim GM Kyle Dubas has been on the job for only a few weeks, but he has a stack of decisions coming due, including the Pittsburgh future of forward Mikael Granlund. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
On Wednesday, the San Jose Sharks teased that the Sharks legend Patrick Marleau, their all-time leader in Games Played, Goals, and Points, and first jersey retiree, would be joining their front office.. [San Jose Sharks]
With just five days until the NHL draft in Nashville and eight days until the start of free agency, things should start to pick up. [Colorado Avalanche]
As we get closer to next week’s draft, Philly Hockey Now will publish mock drafts each day for the Philadelphia Flyers’ selections at No. 7 and 22. [Philadelphia Flyers]