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Monday Habs Headlines: Putting faith in the class of ’22

In today’s links, high expectations for the prospects taken in the 2022 NHL Draft, including Engström, Price plays baseball, and Stanley Cup Final talk.

Apr 16, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (22) and teammates defenseman Lane Hutson (48) and forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) after a game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens news and notes

  • The Canadiens’ 2022 draft class could serve as the cornerstone of a future championship team. [The Hockey Writers]
  • Adam Engstrom has emerged as the Canadiens’ most-ready defence prospect and may earn a roster spot this fall. [Sports Illustrated]
  • Carey Price attended Karl Alzner’s second annual charity baseball tournament. [Journal de Montreal]
  • With several teams seeking a new head coach when the NHL season ended, it was initially thought Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent would be considered. [Yahoo Sports]

Around the league and elsewhere

  • Matthew Tkachuk says he feels lucky to have accomplished so much so early in his career. [Sportsnet]
  • Brad Marchand is determined to make the most of his ‘last chance’ to win another Stanley Cup. [Journal de Montreal]
  • How the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers reshaped their rosters to reach the Stanley Cup Final once again. [Sportsnet]
  • Looking back at the Panthers-Oilers 2024 Stanley Cup final. [Sportsnet]
  • Everything you need to know about the Stanley Cup final. [Edmonton Journal]
  • Jackson Smith’s versatility makes him an exciting 2025 NHL Draft prospect. [NY Times]

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