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The end of the rebuild should force Kent Hughes to be aggressive in the draft

The Canadiens have been awarded the 5th overall pick in last night’s lottery. The draft is at the end of June… But we’re already starting to think about the plans of Kent Hughes and the Montreal management.

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Canadiens’ 3 Best Options for 5th Pick of 2024 NHL Draft

The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday, and the Montreal Canadiens will draft fifth overall. The Habs desperately need scoring and, in that spot, have the chance to draft a player who can help them, as long as general manager Kent Hughes sticks to his plan and selects the best player available to fill the team’s needs.

Logan Mailloux News / Dose.ca / 3 hours ago

The Rocket reportedly quickly removed Logan Mailloux’s plaque from the team’s locker room

The Laval Rocket didn’t manage to buy a playoff spot, but the club did offer – at a very respectable price – a fine season to its fans. Especially during the weeks when Arber Xhekaj and Logan Mailloux formed the team’s first pair!

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 4 hours ago

Bob McKenzie’s list: Cayden Lindstrom on the Canadian roster

That’s it: we now know that the Canadiens will draft fifth overall in the next auction. Last night answered a number of questions, both about the Habs’ ranking and the Habs’ intentions.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / 16 hours ago

2024 NHL Draft Lottery Unveils Canadiens Draft Pick Position

Now that the NHL’s Draft Lottery has begun, the Montreal Canadiens can start to make preparations ahead of the actual NHL Entry Draft. The team is poised to take the next step in their rebuild, which means the upcoming draft may be the last time they have an opportunity to add top talent to the prospect pool.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 9 hours ago

5th pick: five logical targets for the Canadiens

Early in the evening, hopes of Macklin Celebrini becoming a member of the Habs officially evaporated, as logic prevailed: the San Jose Sharks were awarded the first pick of the auction.

Kent Hughes News / Dose.ca / 9 hours ago

Kent Hughes: 'It’s highly likely that we’ll draft with the 5th pick'.

Early in the evening, the eyes of the NHL were riveted on the draft lottery. In the end, the order remained unchanged: the Sharks got the first pick, while the Habs got the fifth.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 10 hours ago

Lottery: Habs get fifth pick in next draft

The 2024 NHL draft lottery was finally held tonight. The identity of the team that gets the very first pick in the next draft was revealed… But what we really wanted to know was the rank of the Montreal Canadiens’ pick.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Montreal Hockey Now / 21 hours ago

Canadiens Analysis: How Slafkovsky Improved His Overall Play

With all the recent talk about who the Montreal Canadiens should target at the upcoming NHL Draft, let us look at the development of the Canadiens’ highest draft pick since 1980, Juraj Slafkovsky.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 16 hours ago

Juraj Slafkovsky scored a superb goal against the Americans (by Cole Caufield)

The World Championship hasn’t started yet, but Juraj Slafkovsky is doing well. Very well, in fact. The man who finished the season with a bang with the Habs is a member of Slovakia’s World Championship squad, which kicks off in the next few days.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / 20 hours ago

Elliotte Friedman is (particularly) interested in the Canadiens’ lottery position

This is it: D-Day is here. Tonight, the Canadiens will find out where they’ll have the chance to draft their first-round pick next month. I say the Habs, but that goes for every team with a top-16 pick, of course.

Martin St. Louis News / Dose.ca / May 7

Martin St-Louis’ son drafted into USHL after winter injury

Martin St-Louis had to leave the team temporarily at the end of the season to care for his son Mason, who had suffered an injury during a game. His condition deteriorated to the point where he had to be hospitalized.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 6

McKenzie Draft List Gives Canadiens Fans Insight To Possible Pick

One of the most respected voices in hockey published a Top-15 2024 NHL Draft Prospect list on Monday, giving Montreal Canadiens fans insight as to the possible player the team will end up choosing.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Canadiens’ Offseason Focus Should be on Trades Not UFAs

The Montreal Canadiens are entering a critical portion of their rebuild under general manager (GM) Kent Hughes. After two seasons, they hold one of the deepest prospect pools in terms of potential NHL talent.

Nick Suzuki News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 6

Canadiens Facts: Suzuki’s Dedication To Hockey Beyond Reproach

Montreal Canadiens fans are well aware of the commitment level Nick Suzuki has maintained during his time with the team. Unfortunately, there’s a certain level of ignorance as to his dedication to the sport, at least when discussing the criticism Suzuki has endured for declining Team Canada’s invite to the 2024 World Championship in Czechia.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 6

Canadiens: 2024 NHL Draft Lottery Rules And Odds Refresher

With the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery just around the corner, it’s time to go through the various rules and odds that will impact the Montreal Canadiens and other teams hoping to put their hands on the No.1 pick this summer.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Exploring a Canadiens’ Potential David Savard Trade

It’s no secret the Montreal Canadiens possess one of the deepest young defensive prospect pools in the NHL. The likes of Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, and the recently-signed Adam Engstrom highlight a group already complemented by young established defensemen such as Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

May 6 Hockey Birthdays: Brodeur, Gallagher, Watson

On May 6, we celebrate the birthdays of 22 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes a five-time Stanley Cup winner, the longest-tenured player with the Montreal Canadiens, and arguably the game’s greatest goalie.

Christian Dvorak News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Canadiens Must Solve Christian Dvorak Conundrum at Centre

Montreal Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak isn’t the problem per se. The problem is more so the surplus of forwards like him at the bottom of the lineup, ones that don’t move the needle all that much, all due respect to him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 5

Cayden Lindstrom: 'I could see myself playing with Slafkovsky'.

Juraj Slafkovsky was selected with the first overall pick in the 2022 draft. Just before the draft, we remember that Slaf said he was volunteering to play on the left of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield because the Habs were looking for a guy to complete the first line… And it finally happened this season.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 5

NHL Draft Lottery Rule Works To Montreal Canadiens Advantage

With the NHL’s Draft Lottery quickly approaching, certain conditions in play must be considered by teams that are in the midst of a rebuild. While the NHL does reward failure with high draft picks, it has put a rule in place to avoid giving the first overall pick to the same club within a specific time frame.

Adam Engstrom News / Last Word On Sports / May 3

Montreal Canadiens Sign Swedish Defenceman to ELC

The Montreal Canadiens have made some early-morning news as Adam Engstrom signs his entry-level deal on Friday. News of the deal came down via the team’s social media channels.