Who Should the Montreal Canadiens Pick In the 2024 NHL Draft…?

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With the Montreal Canadiens losing out on 1st overall and Macklin Celebrini in the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, they'll once again select at 5th overall in this upcoming NHL Entry Draft!
But which NHL prospects are MOST LIKELY to be available at the Habs 5th overall spot? Which NHL prospects are on the Habs radar? And who do I think would fit Montreal's future best? Let's find out with prospect analysis, scouting reports & more!
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Available now in Canada! Make DAILY NHL picks with Sleeper Fantasy and use my code GRAV to get up to $500 on your first deposit: Sleeper.com/promo/GRAV QOTD: Which NHL prospect do YOU think fits Montreal's future the best y'all? I'd LOVE to hear YOUR thoughts!!!

[@mattstevens7326]

😊

[@lennyshow5146]

not available in quebec too

[@malakaspawt3190]

I think MTL's list looks something like this: Forwards: 1- Macklin Celebrini C 2- Cayden Lindstrom F 3- Trevor Connelly LW 4- Ivan Demidov RW/C 5- Tig Iginla F 6- Cole Eiserman LW Defensemen: 1- Zayne Parekh RD 2- Artyom Levshunov RD 3- Zeev Buium LD 4- Sam Dickinson LD 5- Anton Silayev LD

[@zelmoqcdlm884]

YOU need to read this, so first, you guys need to trust me ! I am Kent Hughes Hairdresser, I know what I'm talking about ! We all know Plan A is Demidov, Plan B is Lindstrom but do you know about plan C? This is where Kent will show to everybody that he is the true Pokémon Master ! Forget about the Pitlick or the Xhekaj, watch him get all the Coles ! First he will trade the 5 overall pick to Calgary for the 9 and 29 over all pick ! With the pick number 9 he will draft: COLE Eiserman With the 27 he will draft COLE Beaudoin And, for the hat trick, he will pick at number 29 Cole Hutson ! Just like that we got the size in Beaudoin, the Goal in Eiserman, the shiftiness in Hutson and all the Coles !

[@evenslemire2982]

hahahhahahahahah thats a good one

[@sojiroseta98]

I had to like this if for nothing else, the effort, the story telling, well done sir! LOL

[@ryderholloway8982]

Me: But Kent Hughes doesn’t have hair😂

[@PurpleIsBored]

Hairdresser Im dead

[@zelmoqcdlm884]

@@PurpleIsBored :)

[@stephenphillips6245]

Some of these choices should have the Habs trading down to 9th to get.

[@michael9959]

Agreed imo unless Demidov or Catton is available at 5, we trade down a few to pick Sennecke or Iginla which might still be available from 8-12. that way we might also get some valuable assets.

[@MasterMatt25]

@@michael9959 All the scouts are saying Catton is gonna fall out of the top 10

[@YouTubeChannell7]

A few notes: -habs draft a D-man the entire fan base will lose there minds -all of these guys expect for Celebrini and Lindstrom would be reaches and would most definitely be picked up after trading down -most if not all of the guys mentioned would be closer to being wingers in the NHL, lindstrom may be a big body and all but his play style is not even close to that of a centre, he’s like a baby versions of Byfield who was moved to left wing and succeeded quite well

[@HabsFan1978]

I'll definitely be cursing at my TV if the Habs draft another defenseman at #5. No matter the name, Habs need to draft any forward available in the top 10.

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

​@@HabsFan1978true and idc winich top 6 forward we get i just dont want defenceman

[@MrXanderii]

I think tij ignilia would be such a wise pick. I think his potential is no where near being discovered yet.

[@cliffordjordan9577]

I agree

[@Sea_Appel]

Please leave him for Calgary

[@atracin]

As a Calgary fan, please leave him for us 😭

[@plataroo]

I completely agree and even though Lindstrom will be great I think Iginla is an overall better fit for the Habs with his style of play and character. We already have Slaf who’s big and physical and crashes the net and Dach as our big 2C. Lindstrom would be a great addition but with Iginla’s underestimated potential, younger birthday, and better shot I think he’s the best player for the Habs. He moved up so much in the draft in the last few months imagine a whole other year of development.

[@stevenpaquin126]

He is my pick also! I'm scared that Lindstrom could be injury prone just like Dach and i have a feeling that Iginla would be a workhorse and overall more consistent and present!

[@SpiningHD]

Really good video and explication 💯

[@JJ-et7il]

1. Celebrini 2. Demidov 3. Lindstrom 4. Silayev I could see something along those lines. Columbus is probably eyeing Silayev big time.

[@amadeussmith693]

There is no way Levshunov is available at 5. I highly doubt Anaheim go for a 5th left handed center they will moat likely draft Levshunov is he's available

[@mtlhabsss]

Bro if Levshunov is available at 5th , mtl is taking him 100000 %

[@luigisportsgames8119]

As a habs fan who lived in medicine hat, I would love the habs drafting lindstrom. But he will probably not be there

[@shoKz2427]

lindstrom soooo overated cuz his size lol

[@davidgosselin1193]

I hope hes gone and we tske tij

[@ryanburke7058]

The fans in the hat seem to not like him , I seen him play and I thought he was mint but what do I know

[@zeeshawnali4078]

@@shoKz2427 Why do you feel he is overrated?

[@shoKz2427]

@@zeeshawnali4078 every single draft years a big center cuz his size get draft top 5 and be a BUST

[@jbp4.0]

Lindstrom is a great fit, and if somehow Demidov was still there at 5th...but If Lindstrom and Demidov are gone by the 5th selection, they would have to take either Levshunov or Silayev. I think Iginla or Sennecke are both players that will turn out to be better than their ranking, but you have to go with a higher ranked prospect when you are selecting 5th.

[@CraigMcKee]

If they have a choice between Demidov and Lindstrom, I'm sure they'll take Demidov. They want that electrifying talent up front.

[@Michael4Reall00]

Columbus would for sure gonna choose a defenceman they already have a bunch of future Star or Top 6 center on Fantilli,Belluz,Sillinger and brindley

[@maxpatenaude2115]

Demidov has the Russian factor. Yes, its possible he drops to 5. I mean Michkov, best Russian talent since Ovechkin dropped to 7th. I know he had that contract in the KHL but still. Most players take 2-3 years before making it to the NHL anyways

[@oasisbeyond]

Lindstrom has back problems, is he overrated cuz of his size, that's what l worry about. Iggy can be a great player, no one really knows we will all know in 5 to 7 year's .

[@albertp9318]

What about the winnipeg jets habs 1st round pick around 24-26, how deep this draft is?

[@oldhab7890]

I think Montreal will look at drafting a player for their 2025/26 playoff run. Size and toughness count more in the playoffs so the best player available will be the one who can add this element.

[@layedout447]

Having Tij Iginla in a Montréal Canadiens jersey would absolutely break my heart as a flames fan not because I want him but because we were such huge rivals in the 80s and that’s who we won our Stanley Cup against.

[@HabsFan1978]

Respect... I was heartbroken as a kid when we lost vs the Flames in 89 at home, but that was payback for 86 and that Flames team was hella stacked.

[@fredgiothegreat9991]

I cannot understand why y’all think theres a chance MTL is gonna pick Iginla at 5 that would be a nasty reach

[@HabsFan1978]

How so? And if Demidov and Lindstrom are no longer available, who do you have ahead of Iginla?

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

​@@HabsFan1978prob sennecke he would be a great fit and isnt iglna a centerman? we dont need another centerman

[@HabsFan1978]

@JeanJames-ff3wx Iginla is a power forward who's currently playing at the wing. Heard next season they'll put him at center. Having another a centerman isn't entirely bad, especially if 1 loses the draw at the circle and has someone to back up, plus centerman playing the wing is not hard and I'm not sure what the Habs will end up doing with Dvorak and Evans going forward but I get what you're saying.

[@HabsFan1978]

@@JeanJames-ff3wx Sennecke is also another intriguing forward prospect and he fits the bill for the Habs when it comes to drafting more players with size, speed, and can score.

[@SURVIVORkid23]

In terms of who I’d be most happy to see us get at 5th overall (excluding Celebrini because there’s not a snowball’s chance in hell) 1. Demidov (Montreal deserves an electric offensive star that we haven’t had in decades) 2. Lindstrom (I don’t think he’s as electric as Demidov but he would also shine bright in Montreal & solidify that top 6) 3. Levshunov (if both forwards are gone & he’s somehow still available at 5 I think it should be an automatic pick, I know we have too many D already but this would guarantee having probably the best D core in the league for a decade which is an attractive prospect) 4. Iginla (I really like Tij & think that he would be a great second line player & put up respectable numbers in the regular season & shine in the playoffs but something inside me feels like if he had a different last name we wouldn’t even be considering him…) 5. Parehk (like Levshunov, he would be an electric piece to add to our already great group of D & would be an awesome 1-2 punch with Hutson on separate pairings) Those would be the guys I’d be most considering but we have to see who will even be available. With any luck it’ll hopefully be one of Demidov or Lindstrom but if not there’ll still be great players to grab at 5

[@BMXIX]

"Montreal deserves an electric offensive star that we haven’t had in decades." Agreed!!! If only they had a chance at a guy like Michknov lol I still say this will come back to haunt them for years

[@SURVIVORkid23]

@@BMXIX 100%. I’ve been saying since the moment they drafted him that it’ll haunt the organization for decades. Worst decision of my lifetime so far

[@derekharper2152]

Iginla please

[@adamjohanson5638]

can you make one for the sens at 7

[@Bill.B-zo7ts]

I have been saying this for weeks now... Pick Iginla at 5. Calgary is crazy over the thought of have Jeromes son join the flames organization. Having him in Calgary sells tickets as well. So, draft Iginla, flip him to Calgary for their best prospect at the centre position (Connor Zary - 22 year old former first rounder) and Calgary's first round pick next year or younger A+ prospect. Connor Zary 6' 180 pounds Cemtreman drafted 1st round at #24 2023-24 Season GP 63 G 14 A 20 P 34 +/- +12

[@philtess3126]

Honestly, i really want the habs to draft eiserman, but not at 5th. If he falls outside the top 10, it would be worth trading our wpg pick with a D to get inside that top 15 range. It would be a steal at that range

[@ShaneLavigne-ke2rh]

I say canden he played in a hard League and he is 6ft4 and can shore

[@brandonsmith3357]

You literally said the Habs wouldn't take Demidov at 7th overall just a few weeks ago and had him at #10. Now he's "elite" and going at #2. So inconsistent

[@pierrepellerin249]

Habs don't need a D guy no matter who is available. They will take the best foward available at 5th.

[@jeffreynoury1637]

Unless Levshunov for some reason is still available

[@maximedeguise9577]

@@jeffreynoury1637 Exactly. Who's your #5 pick if all best players are available. Top remaining: Silayev, Buium, Catton, Iginla, Eiserman, Helenius?

[@4u2nvHock3y]

If im Montreal. I'm not actually taking Lindstrom. I know hes a great fit. Wants to play here. Has a great frame and offensive celling. But so did Kirby Dach with Chicago. Who's play is definitely 3rd overall pick worthy but was slow to develop and has a lot of injuries. I think Iginla is too low offensively. Right now. We have no one who has hit 35+ goals on the roster. Celebrini isn't gonna be there. But goal scorers are still there. Like Eiserman. Sure he dosent play like Lindstrom but at the NHL level could develop physically with a 6'2 frame. And goalscoring. I think he's a second liner who gets a lot of PP goals. I think he will be like Zack Hyman. Maybe not like Hyman THIS year but in the past. Catton also brings that elite offense. I think Catton is great pick as well and could be a future top 15 offensive forward. My favorite: Ivan Demidov. He's a goal scorer. I think he will be like a Kaprizov and his game will translate. I see him as a 40+ goal 100+ point guy in the future. If he isn't top 3. I think at all costs we should try to trade up to Columbus at 4

[@elomellow1623]

I don't think anyone can say no to a skilled 6'4 center only to pick some random wingers. A big center player like that can block shots by just being in the way, and that's absolutely precious during playoffs. Offensively, his presence in front of the net would be insane.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

@elomellow1623 I get that. But when you already have Slafkovsky and Dach doing that job for line 1 and 2. It dosent really leave room for Lindstrom. I get he's great at it. But it's like having 2 offensive superstars on D. It kinda instead of making them both stars splits their stats down to around 50%-75% of what they can actually do. That's why I think if we're looking to make the most efficient team in our top 6 for the season and playoffs. Each line needs 3 stars. One plays defense primarily. One plays offense primarily and one plays physically primarily. We basically already have that. Suzuki Caufield and Slafkovsky. So now let's fill in for line 2. Physicality primarily. Dach. Defensive primarily Roy. Offense primarily (MISSING) So why would we take Lindstrom to fill that role instead of a Catton or Eiserman or Demidov whom all do that better? 🤔.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

@elomellow1623 It's been proven to work too. Example; Vegas. Line 1 had Marchassault as the offense guy. Eichel as the defensive guy and Stone as the physical guy. Guess what? They went on to win the cup. And the offensive guy got the Conn Smythe. Oh that's not enough? Okay then. How about cup contender 2023 finalist Florida. You have Barkov as the defensive guy. Reinhart as the offensive guy. Tkachuk as the physical guy. Or Colorado? Rantanen is that physical guy. Mackinnon is that offensive guy. Landaskog/Kadri as that defensive guy. The past two Cup Champs and a current contender and former finalist all run that system.

[@elomellow1623]

@@4u2nvHock3y Yeah but if Lindstrom's good, he's a 6'4, first line center. It's pretty unique. Any team would struggle a great deal playing against big boys like Slaf and him once they hit their prime. Catton will surely be good too, but if the Habs can finally draft a first line center, they really should not waste that opportunity. lol

[@SuperBrad327]

Lindstrom if he’s available

[@nhldude72]

I would be so mad if the habs you draft defenceman

[@maximedeguise9577]

I mean if all our top picks are gone and we have to decide between a guy like Levshunov or Catton/Iggy/others, we gotta get the best pick right? Excellent RD with a bit of everything are rare. We will be able to have the upper hand to trade one if we want at the end of the day (Lev, Mailloux, Reinbacher, Barron (not in the same class but still decent))..

[@illumina91]

their idiot pick with Reinbacher when Michkov was available last year , like wtf

[@HabsFan1978]

I'm with you, they really need more prospects on offense! With size, speed, and most importantly that can score.

[@daveblanco8271]

As a Habs fan I may sound crazy to say this but if Lindstrom, demidov arent available at 5. Zayn Parekh is my pick, yes we are stacked on defence but he’s too talented to pass up on. He has the attributes to be a Makar 2.0, with slightly less physical edge and size.

[@HabsFan1978]

@daveblanco8271 Lane Hutson ain't enough?

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

think god your not gm but i get your opinon but it just offended me that i just read so im sorry

[@chuck7850]

My choice is barkly catton ( if Lindstrom is not avaible )

[@MrLucBoulianne]

I've tried to make my mock draft and there is no way they get Lindstrom or Demidov. They won't be available at 5th overall. The only outcome possible is they draft Berkly Catton. Habs are so small FML !

[@TheNray69]

Hey! Pronman was right with the Slaf pick and the Reinbacher pick....so I really really, really hope he is right again and we land Demidov. 😅😅😅

[@CraigMcKee]

There is NOT an outside chance we'll get Celebrini. There is zero chance. For me it's Lindstrom, Iginla, or Catton.

[@sojiroseta98]

To me if they're goin for a Lindstrom type, they should go for Tij instead...i dunno how to explain it maybe its just a feeling

[@nicocarmichael8991]

Why draft a defenceman when you have guhle and hutson reinbacher your set on defence get a 2nd line centre like catton, trade down to 10 for a couple assets and you get a solid 2nd line centre for the future in catton

[@TouzY69]

Iginla is the only smart option

[@mrit409proofnotfeelings7]

Hopefully Lindstrom / if not Eiserman (best pure goal scorer in the draft and not a munchkin)

[@oasisbeyond]

But doesn't do anything else, in the Nhl you need to play smart, defence, and be aware. He might score goals, but, time will tell. He was ranked #2 last year's players don't drop this fast. Maybe attitude problems, but, what do l know.

[@HabsFan1978]

​@@oasisbeyondother aspects of his game can be coached and taught, scoring goals at will is a talent.

[@09MTL]

For me. I want Demidov, Iginla and Konsta Helenius. Maybe Lidstrom. Lidstrom is maybe because of the Injury but if he can perform post injury then it’s a good pick. Demidov is a great choice as well he can be a great winger. Hope is available by 5 but Hughes is maybe skeptical since he missed out on Mitchkov in 2023. Konsta is a great pick as well since he is Finnish and plays centre. He can be a great addition and the finish league is a great league to let him grow. Finally Iginla well he is a centremen and his dad is a legend no explanation needed. I just don’t want another defencemen again.

[@4u2nvHock3y]

Konsta and Iginla are fantastic. However. I see them like a Horvat or Copp depending on their develop path. Good players. But not good enough for 5. I agree with you on Lindstrom. But i also wanna add. Players who aren't primary goal scorers whom get mostly goals. Ex Lindstrom or Slaf take longer to develop. Along with injury problems. I think he's gonna be great and could literally be as good as a modern Lindros if everything is perfect. I want Eiserman. Big frame and a goal scorer. His 5 on 5 play might not be "Great" But und MSLs system and his 6'2 frame I think they could develop him like Benson has been. Which is a big need. Skill talent is exactly what they need.

[@09MTL]

@@4u2nvHock3y thanks for your comment and reply. Eiserman is great choice too but many scouts see him being in 10-15 range unless he goes top 9 and under. Eiserman is a great forward but from many KZbinrs and scouts they said he lacks the I.Q and is. more of shooting the puck. Which is great but you need players that can be big and strong and always find ways to be physical and have good Hands. So that’s why many don’t see Eiserman with the Habs. We have Caufield who is our guy and is similar to Eiserman.

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

​@@09MTLwhat abt sennecke tho we dont need another centerman and sorry if i start a arguement with you

[@09MTL]

@@JeanJames-ff3wx Sennecke is also a centerman I think. So what you are saying is that we want A winger? A defencemen? Or a Goalie? Is are Centers too much?

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

@@09MTL hes not but ok but im saying is. we need a winger since we are stackted on centerman like suzuki dach newhook beck evans and dvorak

[@maximedeguise9577]

1. Celebrini 2. Demidov or Lind 3. Lindstrom or Demi 4. Levshunov 5. Catton (my pick), Iginla, Eiserman, Silayev, Buium or we trade down a little bit since we are sure to have one of these since there's a lot of quality defenseman available?

[@illumina91]

we dont need Catton , to small , we need someone big and strong , and Iginla is my choice

[@maximedeguise9577]

@@illumina91 Catton is only 1 inch smaller than Iginla. They fought each other and Catton was maybe stronger in the fight than Iggy. 5”11 or 6 feet doesn’t really change anything. 6”2+ VS 5”10- now we talking about size difference.

[@SpiningHD]

My top 5 Demidov Lindstrom Levshunov Iginla Parekh

[@HabsTypeBeat]

Very fair

[@user-ue9js1tz9v]

Where is Celebrini?

[@SpiningHD]

@@user-ue9js1tz9v I mean for the choice of Montreal, no possibility that Celebrini drop 5

[@christopherdornenburg4722]

Whilst ghere ks always a chance yje habs draft a D Kent has made it clear he wants a forward. When they pick at 5 unless there is a Major gap between the d man available comaofed to offence he will go for offence. I have a feeling he will move the late 1st round pick as well

[@alexandercauchy1742]

Pls lindstrom!!! If not catton or iginla (given demidov ain’t there)

[@travisdecheno5670]

Hughes needs to trade the WIN 1st and next years 2 1sts for another top 10 pick. Get a F and a D or 2 forwards....

[@filipohman7277]

Oliwer Kaski and Konsta Helenius

[@Jake-vr8lu]

Do the Flames next pls

[@jlindien8972]

I would be very surprised if Demidov is still availlable at 5th pick.

[@jfchannel4013]

It will go: Celebrini Silayev Levshunov Demidov Lindstrom/Iginla Lindstrom/Iginla

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

why not sennecke we dont need another centerman

[@nickholcombe3664]

Habs fan who is also a London knights fan…Sam Dickinson please. He’s a monster

[@jeremytrudel7918]

The more I think about it, the more I hate the fact we got 5th overall. I feel like whoever we pick is a reach. IMO there is a clear top 3 in Celebrini, Demidov and Levshunov, then you fall into the « great but not amazing tier » where I can see stars, but also busts. Gotta trust de scouting staff because this could be a bad rep if they miss at 5. Personally, from what I've seen, I'd go for Berkly Catton. Tij Iginla feels like a middle 6 skilled energy guy, I hate Lindstrom with a passion and Anton Silayev feels like Wish Victor Hedman.

[@xlwolfff]

We gotta trade up. Only solution, fck our defense core. As long as we keep Lane

[@matthewerskine918]

Y do u hate Lindstrom?

[@ZacharyLemyre]

What do you have against Lindstrom ?

[@etiennecormier164]

@@ZacharyLemyre it’s either a hit or a miss. Either he becomes a big skilled powerforward like dach/slafkovsky, or a top 9 guy due to his (potential) lack of raw talent.

[@TheGreekPoet]

Berkly Catton IMO. Iginla is soooooooooooooooooo overhyped. Lilndstrom missed more than half his draft year with concerning injuries (wrist and back). Catton produced on a terrible team. 3rd most points in the WHL for in a draft year over 20 years. Only behind Bedard and Reinhart. It's a crime that he's left out of these discussions. I live in Kelowna, and Iginla isn't anywhere near as skilled, or as high IQ, or as play driver like him. Not even close. PS: He's a fantastic skater. Not sure where this false narrative came from that he's not. He's an elite skater, passer and competitor.

[@jdiabo16]

If Lindstrom is gone I’d love for the Habs to get Catton or Sennecke

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

nah we need size so i take sennecke all day

[@jdiabo16]

@@JeanJames-ff3wx yeah but we also need talent and Sennecke is only 3 inches taller so might as well take Catton

[@matt914]

As a Habs fan people will call me dumb for saying this but I would love Zeev Buium

[@m4t67u]

A good pick.

[@ekeats2425]

I’m really hoping for Lindstrom

[@nondisgioldasis1477]

bro. if they go for a d most likely it will be right handed but I feel they will go for a forward player it is more what they want

[@spencerwixom6214]

I don’t get Silayev for Utah, he’s basically the same player as Simashev that they took last year. I think they’ll want more versatility

[@maximedeguise9577]

If Levshunov available, should the Canadiens trade down to Utah so -1 pick only but gives a contract in the exchange? A lot of possibilities are available for the Canadiens at #5 depending on the selections ahead of them.

[@spencerwixom6214]

@@maximedeguise9577 could make sense. Personally I like Levshunov more than the other defenders but am totally fine walking away with Parekh, Buium, Dickinson

[@maximedeguise9577]

@@spencerwixom6214 Yes they are all good and have all their upside. Which one is going to develop the best, hard to know

[@jonmendelson1104]

Additional reminder: You mentioned a bull in a china shop. Mythbusters proved that if you put bulls in a china shop, even with rickety shelves they won't cause damage.

[@mikegaudet6264]

if demidov and lindstrom are gone take catton and trade winn pick and a defence and maby evens for a 7 to 11 pick and take iginla or greentree

[@toddlauretteHabsFan]

Y do u keep focusing on D? Especially left D, they arent drafting a defenseman......

[@lucasc9688]

They might

[@jimchoo7670]

Especially if it’s a RD.

[@toddlauretteHabsFan]

@@jimchoo7670 They better not waste another pick on a right D. The last one is going to be enough of a bust. What do u mean a bust? he is only 19 years old, how do u know? Is that what you are thinking, or getting ready to type? IM going on his past records, the 3 goals he has in the last 2 years. I know he's defense, but he can still put one in more then once a season. Ive been a Habs fan for45 LONG years, they seem to get longer every year, as we get worse and worse, except this year, we took some good steps, but that has NOTHING to do with Reinbacher. We would have been A LOT better off with Ryan leonard, or even Matvei Michkov, who will be in Philly for training camp this coming season. No one wanted Michkov, but no one seems to have a problem drafting Demidov, it's strange. Habs have been goaltender, or D first since we have stopped winning. Habs NEED offense desperately. The D is fine, in fast everyone knows, we have to get rid of some D, BECAUSE we need a scorer, if i was management, Reinbacher's name would be on top of my trade list. How tf did this turn into a Reinbacher comment??? Im tired of D first, and just hoping the offense finds its way. It doesnt work like that. If we had Michkov or Ryan leonard waiting for next year, with the players that we acquire this off-season, we'd be a lot further ahead then we r with reinbacher. I dont see how anyone can disagree with that.

[@elomellow1623]

@@toddlauretteHabsFan Trade value is just much higher for defenseman. If the defense prospect is strong offensively, it's even better. Good offensive dman can make average wingers look so much better with a precise and fast transition. I guess that's why I don't have any issue drafting an offensive dman.

[@cameron81anderson]

you’re weird. multiple comments hating on a kid in his 20’s

[@djyanno]

My top five targets would be: 1. Demidov 2. Levshunov 3. Lindstrom 4. Iginla 5. Buium I have 2 "Don't pick please" players: Silayev and Catton

[@troymclean5752]

Its Lindstrom then Iginla. No chance of Demidov falling to 5 or it would be him.

[@stephenphillips6245]

Tanov and the Stars eight 20 goal scorers day no ! ...to the Aves advancing.

[@darrellhickey1990]

Cayden has back issues?

[@michaelb1621]

I can see mtl trading the 5th to Calgary for something good to bring Tig to the flames.

[@olivierdallaire8]

I’m gonna be pissed if they pick Iginla at #5. That’s a waste of at least 4 positions they could trade down for.

[@Lebowski55]

I doubt Demidov will be on the board at #5 but if he is, they will run to the lectern.

[@Mudpuddle123]

Tij of course

[@MatthewTYule]

Tell me who the Devils are going to draft and who’s gonna be the next coach in basically just how to fix them!

[@delta927canadien-francais5]

Iginla scared me for being so low in the rankings, but I think you sold him quite well

[@HabsFan1978]

So I guess everyone is sleeping on Eiserman?

[@johnnygag1]

No D's or smurfs,

[@chuck7850]

Heleinus ?? Nevermind Left D ? Not this year

[@dougiesherwin9591]

With all due respect, the Habs are not going to draft a 3rd line center at 5th.

[@justinpayette2919]

Montreal has 2 first we could draft sennecke with the other pick

[@goose3246]

In a realistic fashion 1: Iginla 2: Lindstrom 3: Eiserman 4:Catton 5: Sennecke I want a winger !! We are center stacked !!

[@HabsFan1978]

Agreed, and overly stacked at defense. 👍

[@virtuoso742]

They will go with Sennecke

[@jimmymango00]

Say Celebrini, Demidov, and Levshenov are not there. Who would be the best fit for the Blackhawks

[@toddlauretteHabsFan]

Habs management already said theyre going for a forward. They fuckin better anyway. Lindstrom or Eiserman are the guys. With the slight possibility of Iginla if they're gone. It will most likely be Iginla that they end up drafting, better then a D, but not the best option, well depending on who's gone.

[@PhilippeLetangPoirier]

Lindstrom and basha

[@willmarshall4685]

Helenius isn’t getting past 6. Super smart center that produce in big minutes in the Finnish league…he will be coveted.

[@spencer2365]

You don’t pick anyone. You call Florida and offer them every pick you have in 2024 for Barkov and hope they bite

[@diadlo777]

Montreal won't be picking the 5th pick, they'll pick the 9th. Calgary will trade Huberdeau and 9th pick for Xhekaj and 5th pick to grab Iginla's kid.

[@atarimeejyaneeka]

Iginla, screw long term projects

[@fil12x]

Ermm, Demidov, Lindstrom would probably enter the league at the same time lol

[@atarimeejyaneeka]

@@fil12x Lindstrom based on pure size could enter in october of this year if he wanted, that's the point. When is he going to be an all-around player tho? You know it's gonna take a while

[@fil12x]

@@atarimeejyaneeka So what if he has more upside? They won’t be contenders next year anyway, so pick the best potential available. KH has said it many times anyway, they’re always going for the players they think is going to be the best in 4-5 years.

[@kaelpearson9707]

I swear if we pick iginla I would be so pissed would be a total waste of a pick. There’s a reason he failed in Seattle, picking someone who already forced his way out of a franchise in the top 5 is a massive mistake.

[@HabsFan1978]

🤨 What??? Guess you haven't watched how he performs in the playoffs or U18s...

[@JeanJames-ff3wx]

​@@HabsFan1978his a centerman bro we are stack on center and d core we need a winger

[@HabsFan1978]

@JeanJames-ff3wx after years and years of not having depth down the middle, Habs having too many centerman isn't necessarily a bad thing lol. And also I think Tij is a power forward at the wing, heard next season they'll try playing him at center with his team. Who knows but if the Habs draft Iginla I'd be extremely happy, or any forward in the top 10 for that matter. Enough with drafting defenseman already and give Suzy, Cole, and Slaf more help on offense.

[@user-ku8qw8bg8c]

Trade # 5 for will smith San jose !

[@oldsingingstudentdougbillf1665]

Because Montreal seems to like picking well below the grades you must look at who is available at around the number 12 or 13 position, not number 5!

[@mduclosofficial]

5th ovr is a bad spot for montreal. I see them moving up to 4th or down to draft Iginla / Catton. Unfortunatly, it isn’t the NFL where there are 100000 pick swaps, so we’ll stay in that bad spot.

[@nhldude72]

No way we draft defenceman

[@monsieurmac25]

If Levshunov is available, you take him and you trade one of our other D for forward talent. You don’t pass on a top talent D because you don’t need him. It’s either that or you trade the pick to a D needy team for a top forward talent. Drafting a forward for the sake of drafting a forward is a losing proposition.

[@NoMoeMistaNiceGuy]

Gotta draft a stud, sign a Stamkos. Trade for a game changer.

[@HabsFan1978]

Let's be real... Stamkos ain't leaving sunny weather and low taxes of Tampa Bay to play hockey in MTL.

[@Jean_Maurice]

Tij Iginla.

[@johnbri7572]

Levshunov > Silayev.. come on!

[@brianj7858]

Whoever it is, I feel bad for them.

[@Dcheen]

They’ll pick whoever is left of the thumbnail at 5. There. Done.

[@user-fi3hk8tb4x]

no chance for eiserman to mtl

[@jonmendelson1104]

Reminder: Buium is pronounced like you're watching the Avs score a goal against your Stars while eating something delicious. Boo Yum.

[@elvisisalive2716]

The guy that loved mysak More than anyone is flogging gambling sites instead lol

[@y3ee3e]

trade calgarys 2025 first round pick and winnipegs 2024 first and get another top 13 pick and take sennecke

[@Therionsylar]

Helenius at number 5 makes ZEROOOOO sense, he hasnt been ranked in the top 10 all year long. and MTL doesnt need another small Foward, they need size and grit.

[@weshweshwesh7901]

Helenius at 5th 😂😂😂😂

[@Cubaquois]

The shortest or french, or a flop

[@mtlhabsss]

Dickinson is guhle. 2.0