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After seeing that vast majority just dont pan out as hoped, that would be logical or rational. But fanatics are what they are.

Logan Mailloux on Trade to St-Louis, Praise For Canadiens, Embracing Local Culture ... that he had nothing but praise for was 20-year-old David Reinbacher. “His game is great; especially for the amount of hockey he’s missed in the last couple of years,” said Mailloux, referencing his former teammate’s growth. “I think, when he got in, with both sides of the puck, he’s so good. He’s so good defensively, not too many guys can squeeze by him on the wall or get by him at all. He got more and more comfortable and he was a key player for us. He’s going to be a heck of a player.” Source: https://rg.org/news/hockey/logan-mailloux-on-trade-st-louis-blues-praise-canadiens-embracing-local-culture

Which NHL teams improved the most this offseason? Ranking all 32 - The Athletic 2. Montreal Canadiens Net Rating added: +23 In: Zack Bolduc, Noah Dobson Out: Emil Heineman, Logan Mailloux, David Savard, Christian Dvorak, Joel Armia If you’re a Canadiens fan, it’s time to get excited. Only one team has improved more over the last summer externally and it’s likely that few teams will improve more internally, given the collective age of Montreal’s roster.

38g in 306games, he is what he is, i sure hope he isnt in the middle six.

In Laval.

Not sure anyone wouldnt.

“No Favors From Me” — Kozlov on Zharovsky’s Rise And NHL Potential “We brought Zharovsky up for the playoffs because one of our under-21 players got injured,” Kozlov explained in an exclusive interview with RG. “Initially, I thought I’d just dress him, maybe give him one or two shifts.” But what Kozlov saw in those early moments changed everything. “When he stepped on the ice, I noticed he didn’t seem nervous. I liked that. I liked how he always had a clear plan when he had the puck. He either passed it directly to a teammate, took a shot, or made a move himself—he wasn’t just getting rid of it.” Source: https://rg.org/news/hockey/no-favors-from-me-viktor-kozlov-discusses-zharovsky-rise-nhl-potential-canadiens

A good year.

Hage & Reinbacher seem safe bets. A goalie who had good and not so good AHL playoff games (3-3 2.48 0.902%) and the other guy, who knows, both seem long shots to me. Is anyone a good goalie scout? I remember Button going on and on about how good Fucale was.

yes the author thinks Paupanekis was a steal of the draft. Roy seems fading off the radar. A small d-man who dosent skate all that well (I think is said) was a long shot to begin with. That is #1 line or 1st pair-d. Who are you thinking of? Reinbacher is only one that seems reasonable expectation. Fowler has same resume of Primeau, so who the hell knows is even is a capable starter at NHL level. Hage may be top six centre in couple/few years, but unlikely to be bumping Suzuki off the 1st line. The russian is a long long way from 1st line winger.

No one ever thought he would be a Dobson or Shae Weber, a #2/#3 is what he always was projected as. If need a goal in last minute of game, he wouldnt be the one Marty puts on the ice. If defending a 1 goal lead , then he would be. Vast majority of group wont ever meet fan expectations or hopes, safe to say.

Interesting way to look at pool. The 2025 Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pyramid

Quite a grouping of XXXL teenager d-men at start of 2nd round. All small compared to that 7-footer than just joined the OHL i suppose.

Same article. Go Marty! https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2025/07/canadiens-still-have-work-to-do-this-summer.html

2C found. Canadiens Management Make First Key Decision Involving Newcomer Zachary Bolduc