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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.

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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 / 9 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 / 4 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 / 2 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 / 10 hours ago

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 / 15 hours ago

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 / 5 hours ago

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 / 55 minutes ago

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 / 1 hour ago

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 / 1 hour ago

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 / 14 hours ago

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.

Juraj Slafkovsky News / Dose.ca / 18 hours ago

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 / 21 hours ago

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.

Nick Suzuki News / Dose.ca / May 4

Worlds: Edmonton journalist sees Nick Suzuki’s refusal as a 'mistake

This Friday sees the start of the World Hockey Championships in the Czech Republic. Kaiden Guhle will be defending Canada’s colors, as will Cole Caufield for the United States and, eventually, Juraj Slafkovský for Slovakia.

Mike Matheson News / Dose.ca / May 4

Mike Matheson isn’t as bad defensively as people think, believes Stu Cowan

Mike Matheson has been playing in Montreal for two years now. In those two seasons, we’ve come to know a defenseman who, offensively, is truly among the league’s elite.

Montreal Canadiens News / Montreal Hockey Now / May 4

Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pool Among Best Ranked In NHL

Ever since Kent Hughes was named the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens in January 2022, he has made a concerted effort to improve not only the number of draft picks but also the development system in which the organization’s prospects are expected to flourish.

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.