Read our thoughts on some of the potential new additions to the organization.
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2017 NHL Draft prospect profiles
Reports on some of the top prospects available in the upcoming entry draft.
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June 23, 2017
Lias Andersson’s skill is undeniable
Andersson is one of the top prospects available in the draft.
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June 22, 2017
Heponiemi could be a second-round target
Under-sized, but uber-skilled, this young Finn could be a hidden gem for Montreal.
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June 21, 2017
Timothy Liljegren still has a lot to offer
The Swedish defenceman is eager to bounce back from a difficult year.
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June 18, 2017
Bowers is a defence-first centreman
Is this two-way centre a key piece of Montreal’s future?
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June 15, 2017
Anderson-Dolan is a promising two-way centre
He benefited from playing with Kailer Yamamoto, but Anderson-Dolan has a strong set of skills.
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June 11, 2017
Brännström could be a steal
He has all the ability you could ask for, but being undersized may keep this Swedish defenceman out of the top 15.
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June 11, 2017
There’s a lot to like about Urho Vaakanainen
As a player, Vaakanainen is nearly complete. But there’s one key omission.
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June 9, 2017
Owen Tippett is a pure goal-scorer
Could the super-sniper fall far enough for the Habs to jump up and grab him?
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June 8, 2017
Eemeli Rasanen likes to hit people
The towering, physical force with a booming shot could be a mid-round steal for the Habs
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June 7, 2017
Ratcliffe has power-forward potential
At 6’6”, Ratcliffe is a good athlete who has shown recent improvement in key areas.
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June 6, 2017
Draft prospect profile: Martin Necas has risen up draft boards
The Czech centre has gone from fringe first-round pick to top-10
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June 5, 2017
Ryan Poehling has the tools to become an NHL centre
He won’t wow you with his skill, but he’s a good bet to turn into an everyday player.
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June 5, 2017
Draft prospect profile: Nico Hischier is battling for top spot
The Swiss forward has risen up the draft rankings
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June 4, 2017
Vesalainen could fall into Montreal’s lap
A big Finnish winger went from the very top to a mid-round projection after a rough first pro season.
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June 4, 2017
Cody Glass soared to the top of the ranks
The Winterhawks’ centre rocketed up the draft standings after figuring out his game.
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June 3, 2017
Michael Rasmussen is a boom-or-bust prospect
There are a lot of appealing traits for the massive centreman. But there are warning signs as well.
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June 2, 2017
Casey Mittelstadt has speed and skill to burn
2017’s Mr. Hockey is projected to go early in this year’s entry draft.
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June 1, 2017
Draft prospect profile: Maxime Comtois is an intriguing power forward
The homegrown prospect is expected to be taken in the first round
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June 1, 2017
Callan Foote combines offence with strong defence
The massive defender has an NHL lineage, but does he fit the Habs’ needs?
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May 31, 2017
Nolan Patrick’s health threatens #1 rank
He has a lot to offer. The question is whether he can stay healthy enough to show off his abilities.
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May 30, 2017
Draft Prospect profile: Yamamoto one of the best offensive talents
Yamamoto was the most productive draft-eligible WHL forward