The Habs Prospect Pool is Crazy..

[@HockeyJunkie]

Joshua Roy AKA Wawa is not on this list for the same reasons Slafkovsky is not on this list. He’s played more than 20 NHL games and I already consider him a part of the team . Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@MorganBurton]

was just about to mention JR.. insider YT question: is Scotian Canadien back for good and when are you two starting a pod?

[@DrewLMecano]

@@MorganBurton That would be great collab

[@arbor-sq4jk]

why do newfoundlanders sound australian awnser me that mr junkie

[@Off_Grid_Gaming]

Roy isn't good Enough to be in this top 5 regardless

[@MorganBurton]

@@Off_Grid_Gaming just wanted an HM

[@clement873]

I really liked the way Florian performed at the camp this week,he could become a solid bottom 6 F

[@dvnd17]

He’ll replace and be an improvement of pezzetta

[@519348]

Maybe , hope he can do well in Laval

[@oPyr3x]

@@dvnd17 He has wayyyyy more skills than Pezzetta, its not even comparable

[@jacp5628]

After what I saw from him last season in the OHL I can see him carving out a good spot for himself in the middle 6. Maybe on Newhook's wing.

[@Theguywholikedthethinginthevid]

A goon with actual sklls is quite rare. Hope he can keep improving.

[@Thomas_667]

Hutson is gonna be a huge steal, not even Habs fan but my goodness that kid can play. So hyped to see him next season.

[@doom1354]

The type of player that will turn you into a Habs fan haha

[@Mendy-pm9ff]

General Mario armia is my #1

[@mykemartin6706]

It killed me, wasent expecting that

[@BloodRider1914]

He's an elite prospect no doubt, with just a bit more development he could be worth potentially a $3.8 million contract. Just a hunch though

[@tommy7977]

Jeff Gordon was the guy responsible for drafting the Bruins core from 08-18. yall are in good hands. and the BOS / MTL rivalry appears to be back the way the Bs are building their team

[@Ben-hi5zm]

AND the current Rangers core.

[@pascalgoulet-barrette2818]

Man wouldn’t that be fun for everyone having that rivalry back

[@ItsAllFunAndGames1]

Hutson, as of now is who I'm most hyped for. He has been a monster at every level and he played unreal against a Detroit team that put everything on the line to get into the playoffs. I think he can gain 5 to 10 lbs of mass over the summer and be 170 to start to season. He's ready to be a game-breaker and bring the powerplay back to life. Demidov, I'll be hyped when he's ready to come over.

[@andrewmoulton7429]

Not gaining 10 pounds in one summer unless you're talking about Gaining alot of it as fat

[@Ryan-gj7yr]

@@andrewmoulton7429can’t forget that he just stopped growing, this is the easiest time in his life to put on muscle for the first time. From late may to mid October, he probably could put in around 8-10 pounds.

[@doofeable]

Love Hutson, but it's crazy to put him in front of PopCorn! An all-around D like we haven't seen with the Habs since Markhov...!

[@ItsAllFunAndGames1]

@andrewmoulton7429 100%. 10lbs of just muscle would be an insane feat over a single summer so yeah I'm talking just mass. I think he can afford that weight on his frame and it not affect his skating.

[@ItsAllFunAndGames1]

@doofeable I'm only going by who I think can make a difference at the nhl level at this moment. Orville should be the better player in the long run and demidov will most likley be the biggest game changer. I think reinbacher can play a full season in the ahl, he has the size and skill set for that league were he can flourish, qlot like mailoux. I think lane is better suited to play in the nhl atm. Around high skill guys who will make him better and he will make them better.

[@TheRealJangjuviusJohnsonIII]

This channel is the one reason I'm cheering for the Habs on side to watching my jets. I won't elaborate further.

[@slipperynodd578]

That’s an odd combo, definitely welcomed to have u cheering for the Habs though

[@mikemarcil9184]

Very good top 5 👌 i would also add Kapanan to your honorable mentions ... He s gonna surprise a lot of people

[@420stiz]

Honorable mention to "dude where's mesar"

[@FrDr1991]

2:11 Well done hahaha. That kind of humour is definitely what makes you different from other hockey content creators. gg

[@GeorgeGomes-ij1tq]

Future so bright got were shades GO HABS GO

[@joeSegreto-g5u]

Wear 😂

[@supergoujon4776]

Absolutely right about recruiting players that are Habs fans to start with. It's those players that will go through a wall for ya.

[@kyledavidson8712]

Closet habs fan since 93 (the avs moved to colorado so...) and 9 wish us Avs fans had a channel like this. Keep it up junkie us old hockey fans love this loaded as jim lahey s h i t thx bahd

[@RahRan123]

Ivan the Demi-God!

[@forikram]

This team is going to be phenomenal, and it'll be difficult for it to not happen based on how many prospects are doing so well. I'm beyond excited for the coming seasons

[@tchevrier]

this was a good draft for the Habs. they added 2 things that they were lacking. Some high end skill up front, and some size.

[@derfman1792]

I bang-ding-ow'd, and I wi-tu-lo'd it, too!!! Excellent list and honourable mentions... Future's looking pretty bright! Habs are getting clogged at Left-D, tho... in a few years, I'd love to see Hutson-Guhle-Xhekaj as our 1-2-3 on Left-D, but right now, we also have Matheson, Harris and Struble that are left-handed and could all be regulars in the lineup, and I haven't even mentioned Savard, Barron, and Mailloux that are all right-handed (not to mention Popcorn!)...

[@mikeolmstead340]

I had to stop the video to laugh. Mario Armia, fucking brilliant! You never cease to get in a quality joke. Merci!

[@HabsAndHeavyMetal]

Your list, my list. Potato, pootawto, tomato, tomatawto. Habs are awwe gonna be awesome soon. Go Habs Go!

[@mammothmane]

Am I the only one who believes McGroarty could be a perfect fit for the 2nd line?

[@plataroo]

I completely agree I thought a trade would go down at the draft. I can see something like Matheson and Farrell for McGroarty and a 5th

[@djjazzyj1959]

​@@platarooSend it

[@SuperBrad327]

So exciting can’t wait for next season

[@AdamTPA]

Hoping this maybe the future lineup Guhle - konyushkov Hutson - reinbacher Arber x - mailloux Trade Assets : matheson, Harris, struble, Barron, engstrom Forwards: Slaf - Suzuki - demidov Caufield - dach - newhook ( Habs need another top 6 forward) Florian x - Beck - roy ( shutdown/grinding line that can produce offense) Which leaves: pezetta, rhp, evans, armia, Anderson, gallagher, kapanen

[@plataroo]

I think Reinbacher has 1st pairing potential and then Mailloux, then Konyushkov. To be fair I’ve been following Mailloux more than Konyushkov I know he’s a great prospect. You’re missing Hage, Mesar and Farrell. Hage, Newhook and Roy all have 2nd line potential imo and Newhook looked fantastic with Dach for those 2 games so we’ll see there’s no rush. If anything we can always make trades we have so many prospects and logjams in literally all positions

[@nosferatumannnnnn]

@@plataroo Hage looks great, can't wait to watch this team in the future.

[@AdamTPA]

@@plataroo Agree with some points you make reinbacher-mailloux-konyushkov as pecking order for right shot does make sense. Hage is still few years away whereas beck I feel is pro ready, but I’m Excited to what hage can bring to this team

[@kingofmemes5017]

Who is this Konyushkov guy? He's flown totally under my radar apparently

[@plataroo]

@@AdamTPA yeah absolutely Hage will take more time I’m just talking about what our team can look like in a few years. I think Florian Xhekaj will play in Laval this year and Konyushkov I can see taking 1-2 more years as well. Plus Demidov has that 1 year contract in Russia

[@aristotle2576]

Mike and Eleven 🤣🤣🤣

[@vinny1537]

As a wings fan I’m getting really scared of this team.

[@DAMNDANNY88]

Florian xhekaj is a absolute stud, and I will say that until he scores 40-50 points in the nhl. I’ve watched this dude in person, online, and filled a full scouting report on him, and there is definitely potential to be even a point per game player. The Habs better develop him right, or this is a major whiff.

[@wresling300]

That's good but nowhere near top 5 prospect

[@dirk903]

Yes, it is crazy! Just wow... Habs are in my top 5 favorite teams (they rotate lol) Damn the next few years are looking great for Montreal! I can't wait! Slaf Caufield Suzuki Reinbahcher Michikov Demidov Hage Hudson This list just keeps going

[@pilonpatrick573]

michikov ??

[@djjazzyj1959]

​@@pilonpatrick573lol would be nice. And "Hudson"

[@djjazzyj1959]

Did we trade for Michkov? 😂

[@chevals5840]

Even more respect to Hage knowing what he went through and how he reacted to it. Kid has a strong mind 💪

[@bobmatley]

Hage is the result of the Moneyhand's trade and we still get another 1st rounder from that Calgary gift.

[@chevals5840]

@@bobmatley Amen, brother. And good on Monahab for that contract he just signed

[@larstu24]

1.Demigod 2. Frodo Hutson 3. Popcorn Reinbacher 4. Mailloux 5. Wawa Roy 6. Beck 7.Kapanen 8. Hage 9. Fowler 10. Engstrom 11. Farrell 12. Mesar 13. Konyushkov 14. Florider Xhekaj 15. Volokhin 16. Koivu

[@Débribu]

🙄

[@blesco11]

Fowler has been looking very good recently 👀 hard to put him in the top 5 but should certainly be top 10

[@BloodRider1914]

Goalies take a while to develop, he definitely has a good few years before he starts making appearances

[@matthewlarose9958]

Unfortunately I think Pazzetta is gone this yr by end of season regardless

[@remigallant9783]

I could see Mailloux being similar to Guhle but righty and maybe a bit more physical. Reinbacher probably some Weber vibes as he's really steady defensively

[@moody5271]

Mario armia 😂😂😂😂 you got me there hahahaha

[@JohnnyJMurphy]

My vote for the defense to start the year is Matheson/Ghule Hutson/Savard Xhakej/Mallioux These pairs maximize offense defense and toughness. Savard and Hutson being a pair is obvious as they complement each other so well and Xhakej plus Mallioux is a punishing pair that have both offense an defense and are a top tier playoff style pair. Alas im a townie, what do i know 😊

[@grandcrowdadforde6127]

i am SO ! stoked about I Demi-dov! I see intimations of a really really good player there--- his approach to the game/ indeed skill- reminds me of........ dare i say it?? Mc Saviour! ya him!!

[@MarvoloRipley]

I've seen a lot of people giving up on Mesar which is sad. Yes, his first season in the OHL was somewhat underwhelming and even tho this season was not significantly better in terms of point production, his style of play has definitely matured. I'm hopeful for his strong first AHL season and if he's given a proper top6 role in Laval w some PP time I think he will shine.

[@randz5]

I hope i love mesar and its not going to be a easy road for him but he seems like such a good guy and a smart player

[@slipperynodd578]

I was hoping they would take Lambert at the draft, it was a little annoying that they went for the “best friend” pick, but I still hope he succeeds.

[@user-xn5me8iz7c]

Time to ship out Barron while he still has some value

[@mightydigebuge]

Sad we lost Lekhonen for him but, to be fair, at that time Kent Hughes was looking to get a real good defence and his ceiling was actually quite awesome. Not sure how it will pan out though but we'll see.

[@KevinGallant10]

​@@mightydigebugedudes got all he could ask for skill, size good skating but his mental game seems to be lacking. Being from the maritimes im rooting for him but it feels like he plays way too conservative, man up and play hard!

[@wresling300]

not much value. Can't see getting more than a 3rd round pick for him right now

[@wresling300]

1- Ivan Demidov 2- Lane Hutson 3- Jacob Fowler 4- David Reinbacher 5- Logan Mailloux

[@carycwilliams]

You’re right, Dobes is a player, and he’s the biggest goaltender in the system. When he was at Ohio state and Omaha, the kids got the athleticism and game to play in the NHL and he’s extremely level headed. His poor start at the beginning of the season last year was a combination of a really young team, and a goaltender just starting pro hockey. His SV% at almost 91%, after chasing a SV% of under 80% in the first 6 games and barely 82% in his first 10, he had a perfect rookie season in pro hockey. He’s going to be a lot better than everyone thinks, plus, he’s been ignored, and I’m sure he’s okay with that.

[@xxxxxx-l4h]

A big thing im having difficulty with and im sure im not the only one is "trust the process". Us habs fans arent exactly known to be the most paitent people around. But between jeff kent and everyone whos invovled and bought in i think there might be some light at the end of the tunnel and for once its not a freight train

[@Balvenie9091]

Been watching you for a while now - had to (belatedly) let you I am enjoying the content

[@HockeyJunkie]

Thank you!

[@Dicckie00]

Can’t wait to see Owen Beck in a Habs Jersey.

[@jakecarroll5]

The Bat flip yesss lol

[@dreadwaters7898]

Somthing Mary browns can fix 😂😂😂 couple big Mary’s would treat right now.

[@TomMott-wf6cp]

looking good, congrats,

[@barryfulton4308]

Habs are oozing talent ❤❤❤

[@lespickrem]

This is very close junkie but I would tweet it a bit. I couldn't agree more, Matherson is prime beef and with a draft pick could land us Necas . I think the surprise at camp will be Forian Xherkaj. I would move big brother up on the wing and Beck at centre. i am begging Marty to do this and I think this line will get us in the playoff. Teams will no be running our little stars , knowing this line will be coming for them. This way we can keep Struble who I like very much.

[@DarkMatterEclipse]

In no particular order, Mailloux, Reinbacher, Hage, Demidov and Fowler.....then there's Beck and Kapanen. This Thorpe guy, 6'5" RW can score, heavy shooter, shoots in motion, needs work in areas that are workable, great project prospect. Imagine this guy on the back 6 with Xhekaj-lite, oufff. Well shite, add those guys to Slaf, Suzie, Goalfield, Dach, Newfhook, Roy and there's 12 forwards. Then ya never know, there's still Koivu, Engstrom, Sawyer, Volokhin... 2 first round and 2 second round picks next year, add some salt, pepper, a pinch of oregano, a few jalapeno's and the Habs might have themselves a team that can make the finals again in a few years but I'll probably be dead by then so I won't get to see it.

[@ihwrecap]

Tells me you're a by' without telling me you're a by'!

[@northender2928]

My personal top 5 is Joshua Roy Florian Xhekaj Logan Malioux Lane Hudson Ivan Demidov

[@Matthew-gg7yy]

Josh Roy is slept on

[@HockeyJunkie]

Roy is already an NHLer imo and no longer a prospect

[@amsro9094]

Nice selection, my thoughts on them; Roy has technically graduated (even though he was injured and missed 30 games) Yeah he's going to surprise many on the 2nd line with Dach this year. Florian is looking to be a look for the bottom 6 in only a couple seasons, I hope he has an excellent year in Laval, maybe even gets a call up. Mailloux could make the team out of camp, probably has to wait until the trade deadline for Savards spot. Guhle and Barron being the other 2 RD. Hutson will most likely make the team and play with Savard on the 3rd pair. Harris stock is quickly dropping. Xhekaj and Matheson being the other 2 LD. Demidov may arrive in 2025-26 and join Roy and Dach to complete an excellent top 6!

[@toddlauretteHabsforlife]

I like that list better also. Dont think reinbacher has a spot on it.

[@MAM11234]

@@amsro9094 i think mailloux looked way better in his game than barron ever did in mtl

[@internalmartialpath]

Looking at Hughes, Gorton, Bobrov work for the last three years and thinking, what took the organization so long to get rid of Trevor Timmins?

[@alainbelso]

I'm a fan of Heineman. I expected him to get Ylonen's spot next season.

[@jajakengang277]

Demidov, slafkovsky, reinbacher, hutson, Fowler. That will be the players with the most impact in the future in my opinion

[@TheGreekPoet]

Good call on Reinbacher. Looking at that pick in hindsight, it was a good pick. If Levshunov can go #2, it shows how valuable RD with top-pairing potential are. I think he'll be better than Levshunov. Levshunov is a clusterfuck defensively. And Kloten was a clusterfuck period, so can't put that on him. Great vid as usual Junkie.

[@alllal4765]

Reinbacher’s season was no way near abysmal. Half a ppg as a 19 year old on one of the worst teams in the NLA is something.

[@markgaudreau8053]

Joshua Roy is flying under the radar

[@monarchistdesade6989]

My feelings might be wrong, depending how Reinbacher fare in his training camp he might just make the team since he's a big right handed defensemen. I can see Mailloux aswell... it depends on MTL org on how they wanna manage rookies contract and might want to get the maximum years out of these.

[@fredericcharlebois9175]

Jim Lahey ❤

[@wisertimes]

Lane Hutson pick comes from the plekanec trade to Toronto, we got rinat valiev who we flipped for kulak which got us the Hutson pick

[@martinlefebvre3102]

IMO Fowler is 5th best propect rather than Mailloux, especially how he played last year and also because we're loaded on defense. I agree with you on every other one.

[@amsro9094]

Mailloux will have played 2-4 seasons before Fowler arrives in Montreal.

[@yanquir]

Lol we all have the same list my man hehe

[@Kurtis_R]

I said it before, the Montreal Canadiens are a sleeping giant. The future is looking very bright for this team.

[@paysonferdinand8376]

Go habs go getting some good forwards

[@TechWizMaster]

Demigod...Can't wait to see him it prime time!

[@toddlauretteHabsforlife]

1 Demidov, 2 Hutson, 3 Mailloux, 4 Hage, and 5 Fowler. I am still waiting for that pick up this year! I really hope they didnt decide to not pick up a goal scorer now because they got Demidov. I can see them saying why pay for someone to come here for a year or two, then when Demidov gets here, he will take that spot, so why bother taking ice time away from someone who needs it on the team? Which makes sense, but i can't handle another year of finishing in the bottom 5, i know we get a pick for it, but i want to start winning, i dont mean make the playoffs, we're in a crazy tough division. i just want to not know we aren't making the playoffs before preseason, which is where we will be, if we dont add someone who can put the puck in the net. Bottom of the league again, this team has suffered enough, and so have it's fans.

[@marc-andreviau3560]

About time

[@sorus888]

They will have another top 10 draft picks next year too. On paper they are the weakness on the atlantic division, but they will probably finish 7

[@slipperynodd578]

Im hoping the Flames are able to finish in the teens so we get their pick but rn thats not looking great.

[@carycwilliams]

The road needs to be cleared, I am of the opinion that we will see older D moved as we get later in the year, so Mailloux and Reinbacher are in Laval for most of the year, and if they make the playoffs, they’ll be back there for that. Hutson is going to be back and forth with the main team. Barron, Savard and Matheson could be on the list to move this year.

[@Timmys-R-Us]

Now having Jacob Fowler on this list will age like cottage cheese

[@hawkcob6349]

He was turd in the league! LOL!!! Keep pumpin out Junkie! GHG!!!

[@samspade4050]

Let’s not forget Arbers brother

[@samspade4050]

@ScottStenlund-x9m that will not happen he will sign

[@ibelieveinsomething3895]

I would put the older one on 4th line or 3rd.

[@kingofmemes5017]

​@@ibelieveinsomething3895 Arber is a defenceman

[@ibelieveinsomething3895]

@@kingofmemes5017 You are right thx. I meant put him on offense

[@wresling300]

He's great but he will become a 3rd-4th liner, nowhere near top 5 prospect for the habs.

[@baldbearded9601]

I would have put Fowler instead of Reinbacher. Let's be honest.. Reinbacher was disappointing with his home team, and then got 5 points in the AHL. FIVE points. That's his track record so far. He may have some potential, but he's shown absolutely nothing deserving of being put as a top prospect. Forget about the rank he was picked at.. and check his stats. They're average at best.

[@FriendlyEwok]

Quick note, Reinbacher isn't an OFD, he's a TWD. He's not there for points but can still help produce them, he's mostly there for defense. He also averaged just about .5 ppg so if that isn't good I don't know what is. You just want something to complain about

[@FriendlyEwok]

I agree that Fowler is going to be great, but I believe he's going to be at least another 2 years before he shows up in the pros

[@TomCrouchman.]

Matheson or Guhle? plus Harris have to go......Hutson Xhekaj and who else on the left side? with Struble as extra guy?

[@pierreboulet1853]

Kapanen, Xhekaj, Engstrom !!!

[@JunkratJoules]

What about Joshua Roy? nevermind, just saw you comment.

[@MrSebby08]

Just imagine…we could have had Michkov - Tkachuk - Demidov as a second line!

[@dondon130]

Non Habs fan here, have to say you have an excellent group to build around now. But I cannot imagine having both Michkov and Demidov on your team, that could have been incredible

[@raivkka4313]

As a long time Bruins fan I have been waiting for the Habs to get better so we can get back to one of sports best rivalries. I absolutely HATE the Habs!

[@hockeyislife7686]

I really want necas or laine. I have a strong feeling laine will find a nice new home on the habs powerplay

[@toddlauretteHabsforlife]

We need someone to put the puck in the net, this year. Necas would be awesome.

[@robertmclaughlin8748]

Owen beck my guy

[@markgaudreau8053]

I like Owen Beck and Joshua Roy

[@nonyabusiness-f9e]

maybe im just a homer now cuz i watch all ur vids, but i truly believe the habs are gonna win at least 1 cup in the next 10 years. their prospect pool is insane and they already have the core locked up long term on good deals. on top of that they have no real albatross contracts that will interfere with the window.

[@bobmatley]

I believe so if one of the goalie prospects becomes a stud. One thing Montreal seems to always find are goalies. The Habs have some of the best goalies to ever play in the NHL the list is incredible when you look at the tenders wearing the red white and blue jerseys throughout their history.

[@coachnate5747]

Sorry @hockeyjunkie , but u should have Fowler in there

[@user-yg1dg6xm2g]

For those who are unaware: The MHL is the Russian equivalent of the CHL. The VHL is the Russian equivalent of the AHL. The KHL is the Russian equivalent of the NHL.

[@ggkiss2023]

Think what it might look like if they had picked Mitchkov instead of Reinbacher… what a miss

[@Cripatron9711]

LAHEY!!!!

[@math3342]

Engstrom might be more NHL ready than Mailloux.

[@Tokyo_Sexwale]

Florians points last season are eye opening

[@meller7303]

Wawa I’d consider a prospect still

[@edwardgray2102]

The two Russians of Volokhin and Konyshunov will be stars

[@franktheskank9799]

are you from australia

[@HockeyJunkie]

Newfoundland

[@blakelewis9622]

A six foot tree lol

[@sgtbucksauce9129]

The stranger things reference made me laugh out loud. What a comparison 😂!

[@RiseFromTheAshZ]

What's his accent? Newfoundland?

[@paulmarshall2480]

I think Hutson should spend the season in Laval. As a player frim university it will be a real challenge to play a full 82 game season in the NHL. He might really start to get worn out and regress by mid-season because of the heavy grind.

[@TxcNtr]

zetterbag might be a homerun

[@steveroachroach2788]

Where is Florian Xhekaj

[@wresling300]

He's cool but come on he's not going to become anything more than a bottom 6 player. I don't know how you could put him on the list over guys like Mailloux, Fowler, Hage or Mesar

[@Radekk6120]

prospect ocean

[@percys9427]

Going in to this video I thought all top five prospects would be D Men ! Nice to see a couple forwards in the pool !

[@ConnorLyon]

Make the team 100% Canadian Born and raised players.

[@davidmaslenka5940]

The disrespect to Filip mesar is crazy