Justin Carbonneau: the Canadiens are (very) well placed to draft him

But the more we look at it, the more we think that the Habs (on a smaller scale than the Islanders) might have a similar pick to make with their 16th or 17th overall.

And it involves Justin Carbonneau.

The Québécois prospect, who plays with the Armada on Montreal’s North Shore, is tipped to emerge around the ranks of the Canadiens (or the Habs, to be honest) next June.

When you look at it, just about everywhere, in mock drafts or prospect rankings, it puts him in the vicinity of the Habs.

• TSN: 16th
• Tankathon: 14th
• The Athletic (April rankings): #16
• Sportsnet: not in the top-16
• DFO: #17
• ESPN (April rankings): #16

Obviously, this is not a scientific exercise and things can change. But right now, there’s a good chance that the Habs could draft the Québécois.

He’s a winger with top-6 potential. He’s 6’1 and scored 49 goals (including playoffs) for Blainville-Boisbriand this season.

Of course, the Habs might prefer to select another player. It can trade its picks. It may see a top-15 club fall in love with him and draft him just before. But it’s not completely impossible to think that Carbonneau could be a target.

Remember that Caleb Desnoyers is no longer a possibility due to the end of the Habs’ season.

Overtime

– Really?

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– Of note.

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