The Canadiens could draft a defenseman with a similar style to Arber Xhekaj

Hensler is a right-handed defenseman who just played his rookie year with the University of Wisconsin. In his rookie year, he scored 12 points, including two goals, in 32 games.

The American prospect is a 6′ 2″, 192 lbs mobile defenseman with a good shot capable of creating offense while being solid in his zone. He’s a reliable guy in both zones and possibly a nice project for the Habs.

Aitcheson is a left-handed defenseman with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. In his third season in junior, he has 59 points, including 26 goals in 64 games.

But it’s mainly for his rugged play that the 6′ 1″, 196 lbs defenseman stands out; he likes to impose himself physically, he hits hard and he can throw the gloves.

In fact, he’s earned 214 penalty minutes over the past two seasons.

He’s a lot like Arber Xhekaj, a little less rugged, but more talented.

What’s more, with his future in Montreal already uncertain, could drafting a player with a similar style mark the end of the Sheriff with the Habs?

Aitcheson would be an interesting choice for a team like the Canadiens looking for toughness.

Will the organization want to add two defensemen to an already well-stocked bank of prospects on the blue line?

Many believe that you can never have too many good young defensemen in an organization, and that they’re always a good bargaining chip.

Of course, this is just speculation, and there are always plenty of surprises in the draft.

Not to mention that many fans would love to see the Canadiens select Québécois Justin Carbonneau if he’s still available. Tankathon puts him at #15

In short, we’ll have the answer on June 27.

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