Habs Daily: Canadiens Draft Targets, Hutson Norris Votes, Mailloux

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Wednesday.

Montreal Canadiens News

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is a little over two weeks away, and we’re not any closer to knowing how Kent Hughes will approach the important weekend. Trades are always a possibility, but for now we can busy ourselves by discussing the potential draft targets for the Habs in the first round.  [Potential Canadiens NHL Entry Draft Picks at 16th & 17th Overall]

Lane Hutson did add a Norris Trophy to his burgeoning trophy cabinet, but the mere fact that the super rookie was included in the top 10 is an incredibly encouraging sign as to his long-term potential.  [Canadiens Hutson Projection Improves with Norris Votes]

Take it for what it’s worth, but there’s apparently some truth to the Jason Robertson trade rumours. If Robertson is indeed on the market, it would likely cost a king’s ransom to add him to the Canadiens’ lineup. [Canadiens Trade Talk: Evaluating Robertson Trade Rumours]

Laval Rocket defenceman Logan Mailloux earned another accolade in the AHL. The 22-year-old defenceman was named to the 2024-25 All Prospect Team. Mailloux finished his sophomore season in the AHL with 12 goals and 21 assists in 63 games.

All prospects, all the time.

🔗: https://t.co/oSP9fZILKf pic.twitter.com/YPp1B3INL5

— American Hockey League (@TheAHL) June 11, 2025

Unfortunately, the Montreal Victoire lost a hell of a player when Abby Boreen was claimed by Vancouver in the PWHL Expansion Draft.

Le but de l’année, c’est clair pour nous! @AbbyBoreen , pas contre nous la prochaine fois, s’il te plaît…😉🥹

Goal of the year, no doubt!
How about you don’t score that kind of goal against us next season? 😉🥹 pic.twitter.com/LdvbS4HoGS

— Victoire de Montréal (@PWHL_Montreal) June 11, 2025

National Hockey Now Network

Shortly after the Pittsburgh Penguins had a successful introduction of new head coach Dan Muse this morning, the news changed from pleasant to bombshell. In the early afternoon, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reported that former Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, along with the former president of business operations David Morehouse, were interested in re-purchasing the Penguins. [Pittsburgh Penguins]

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final became Fight Night in Sunrise, especially in the third period when 122 penalty minutes were assessed, nine players were basically kicked out, and a bout between Jonah Gadjovich and Darnell Nurse may have gone into Tuesday if the officials stayed away. [Florida Panthers]

Elliotte Friedman spoke about the William Karlsson trade rumours on the most recent episode of the 32​ Thoughts Podcast.[New Jersey Devils]