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So he might have good value to other GMs if seen as having OK upside, dosent mean Habs then shouldnt trade him. Lots of offensive d-man flop in NHL, as coaches just cant trust them when they look just like Sheldon Souray when defending...

FWIW; Wheeler with another mock draft. 2025 NHL Mock Draft 2.0: Scott Wheeler predicts the first 32 picks - The Athletic Pronman with another ranking;

If making a worthwhile trade, it will cost something of value and Mailloux's name is out there in media reports or rumours. But, if not Mailloux, what prospect of value would be easier to part with? Beck, Kapanen, Hage, Fowler?

If the Rocket suck next year, can they then reduce his salary?

I guess am biased against Q-players, Kidney & Roy lit up the Q and neither looking like will be a good pro. Also was said, he struggled in Q-playoff series, but he still had 3g in 5 games? Just 'seems' are better options to go with in Habs range. Anyone see him play and are a fan of Carbonneau being picked by Habs?

Plenty of positives from the Laval Rocket’s 2024-25 season It wasn’t just offence either; under Pascal Vincent the Rocket allowed a league-low 178 goals, which was impressive considering the Rocket also led the AHL with 1101 penalty minutes. Playing the Rocket was no fun for opposing teams in the regular season. You weren’t likely to score a lot, and you were more than likely going to get beat up while losing as well.

KASHAWN AITCHESON SCOUTING REPORT | Most Violent D-Man in 2025 Class With a Howitzer Shot Just makes me think of a skilled Owen Protz, who Habs mgmt liked last year in 4th rd. https://www.nhl.com/news/mock-2025-nhl-draft-opinions-vary-after-1st-4-picks

It starts with Radim Mrtka, a 6-foot-5, 202-pound defenseman who plays his junior hockey in Seattle, a good skater, capable of supporting the offense. As a bonus, he shoots from the right. They're probably the ones I've talked to the most during the season and I met them here this week. Radim Mrtka, on the Canadiens' staff A few minutes later, it was Lynden Lakovic's turn, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound forward, to make similar comments. "They're probably the team I've seen the most this season. NHL Combine | Tough targets for the Canadiens | La Presse "I feel the Canadiens are pretty interested" - Jack Nesbitt, 6-foot-5 center | JDM Jack Nesbitt, a 6-foot-5 center with 186 free skates, sensed interest from the Montreal Canadiens this week at the Combine in Buffalo. "I think [the Canadiens] like the rough side of my game," he said. The fact that I use my size and that I'm not afraid to defend my teammates." In the game of comparisons, he was quite reasonable. "Adam Lowry," he said. "A captain, a center with great leadership. He plays physical on the 200-foot ice and he can score important goals."

He is 26, has a ring, is XXXL and has 364 NHL games played i suppose. Hutson 21; Guhle 23; Struble 23; Xhekaj 24

Ya, dont think a ton can be gleaned from results and bit of uneven comparison between some who maybe have just finished season vs USDTP members who have been all training for the combine tests for awhile or Euro players whose seasons ends earlier... I think was even noted once that those who stand out in bench press testing tend to not do well in the NHL. But, the prospect interviews are the more important part this year, as actual draft isnt in-person. Habs had some goofy questions again for the kids they said. "What kind of animal are you?" "If on a deserted island...." And GMs discuss potential deals obviously.

Conclusion Rocket Weekly: Out With a Thud – HabsWorld.net "But the good news is there shouldn’t be as much turnover as there often is in the minors when half the team can be switched in a matter of months...." Roy spoke that he needs to get in better shape (taken a while to figure that one out i guess), one way he and fellow prospect Beck are miles apart How Pascal Vincent is helping the Canadiens’ team-building process from below in Laval - The Athletic Despite being swept in the playoffs, the Laval Rocket season was an unmitigated success because the Canadiens see players they can realistically incorporate on the NHL roster soon, and because they have other players who could entice other teams. And Vincent was central to that success. ... When Vincent was asked a very open-ended question about who improved the most in getting them closer to Montreal, he listed nine players, even mentioning Filip Mešár, who only played the final playoff game and was a healthy scratch for the rest of them. When he was done, Vincent noted he might have forgotten some players. He did. He forgot Roy. “We talk about pace with Josh,” Vincent said later when asked about Roy. “It’s known.”

Combine test results 2025 NHL Combine results: Top 10 prospects in every drill - Sportsnet.ca

Seems is a need for upgrade at 2C on numerous teams.

These fellows had Lakovic pretty high on ranking. 2025 NHL Draft Top 75 Ranking - April 2025 | Elite Prospects

Whose spots do Beck & Kapenen take? Heineman & Gallagher, or Anderson?

More lottery tickets i agree and if they make picks 16, 17, 41, 49 fine by me, if maybe Hughes cant find a deal he likes. But, still think one 1st rounder will end up be bundled with 'something' and traded for 'something' before or on draft day.

1 top six forward or likely 2 middling forwards/d-men who may end up being top six forward/top-4 d. Habs need more quality prospects at this stage, wouldnt you say.

https://www.habsworld.net/2007/08/montreal-canadiens-salary-information/ Puckpedia likely as well. dlbalr would know best.

Concensus ranking is 14th. Assuredly being 6'4" plays a big part in that ranking, but still 'no draft' seems bit much. Unless you have watched him lots and cant see him being a good NHL winger i suppose.

dlbalr noted Price is getting a big fat cheque from Molson on Sept 1, so wont hear till after that if they try and move contract.

Lynden Lakovic Is a Perfect First-Round Target for the Canadiens in the 2025 NHL Draft - The Hockey Writers - Montreal Canadiens - NHL News, Analysis & More One player who stands out as a good match for Montreal is Lynden Lakovic, a skilled, physically imposing forward from the Moose Jaw Warriors who has all the tools to thrive in Montreal. Here is the list of participants for the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine

I think most still have faith in Mgmt group. Year End Review: Montreal Canadiens’ Management – HabsWorld.net Clearly, some of management’s moves did not work out well (Primeau/Allen, Barron/Kovacevic, Monahan/Dach) and the team struggled to field a competitive team in these positions...

Misa, Hagens confident about jump to League next season, prospects tell 'NHL Draft Class' podcast | NHL.com Misa (6-foot-1, 184 pounds) led the Ontario Hockey League this season with 134 points (62 goals, 72 assists) in 65 games for Saginaw and is No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters. Hagens (5-10, 177 pounds), No. 3 on the list, also believes he's ready after a freshman season that saw him finish with 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 37 games at Boston College.

Splitting hairs. Newhook 'may' yet have more offense; but not as good defending i suppose? $2.9m/yr for Newhook seems about right for now.

Yes, 5 weeks from now things will a lot clearer.