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A Habs Cheerleader, excited about the prospect pool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9XxDE6DdVw

Lookin good. The 2024 Montreal Canadiens Prospect Pyramid (habseyesontheprize.com)

Yes i heard some team almost traded for him, but with roster/playing time demands, they backed out.

Sprong or Zadina are names i remember from previous drafts some folks liked. What’s Left of the 2024 Free Agent Class: Forwards – HabsWorld.net I guess can kinda say, 29th place is where these guys predict Habs to finish. Way-too-early predictions for the NHL 2024-25 season: Stanley Cup winner, dark horse, playoff field, awards, more - The Athletic (nytimes.com)

Does his replacement need to be a former NHLer? If they even need to replace him.

on same note Evolution of Canadiens Development Model - The Hockey Writers - Montreal Canadiens - NHL News, Analysis & More "Player development is as much an art form as it is a science and every management group has its own process and philosophy. Positive outcomes come down to two factors, the player’s buy-in and a consistent message from the NHL team’s development group."

Still have seen zero negativity on this pick, the puck skills of Hutson and him could add alot of entertainment and boost the offense. Thoughts on the Ivan Demidov Selection – HabsWorld.net "Demidov effectively takes Montreal’s biggest need off the board, assuming he pans out, of course. That’s about the best-case scenario they could have had in this draft."

Didnt take it that way. Just clarifying. What does Sergachev, Langway, Chelios, McDonagh have to do with current team and Habs Mgmt (Molson maybe it). And you do realize they only dress 6 d-men and really could use adding top-six forward. Xhekaj is a 3rd pairing d-man and Mailloux might be 1st paring, but likely 2nd pairing. Demidov eh?

Not 1st overall, just 1st round pick.

Just tossing out names rumoured to be moving and might help the Habs. I am not that stupid to think Leafs and Jets would want same package for an $11m/yr all-star Marner and a prospect in Perfetti, or that whiny kid who thinks he deserves to be given a NHL roster spot because he is just that good.

You think is too low i take it? He does seem mediocre.

Isnt that exactly what we need or want? Someone to add on Dach's wing. An Ehlers, Perfetti, Marner, Necas, McGroaterty (or however the entitled kid's name is spelt), or the like.

Was talkin about Hutson not playing NHL this season, so is no moving up. Value of a 2025 1st pick with or without Barron isnt much difference is it, Harris is bit more valuable but not alot. Seems a standard Habs trade proposal; spare parts for a good return (a top six upgrade). A 1st pick & Xhekaj or Mailloux would likely be more attractive to other GMs.

Neither is much value in trade, are they. Barron is a borderline NHLer, it seems.

Ready? On offense safe to say YES, it is the defending bit that might be bit too much for him.

If he can play a full season and avoid any serious injury is most important, given his track record. But, like everyone i hope his line can be dangerous enough to draw more attention away from the Suzuki line.

I guess if keep Guhle playing on his wrong side, move Harris to the right side, waive Barron, send Struble, Engstrom & Reinbacher to Laval, then he might fit in playing a couple minutes/game on the #2-PP unit, instead of playing big minutes in Laval. In general, i would prefer to see him starting in the Laval roster, at least for the fall. Young forwards have much less to learn can make jump easier. Is no hurry to rush him is there?

In Laval you mean, right?

Levshunov signs NHL deal, turning pro and so also not returning to NCAA. (Still great that Hawks took him and not Demidov.) "Ultimately, Levshunov’s decision came down to the chance to play more games next season and he was excited for a new challenge, according to his agent Dan Milstein." Artyom Levshunov signs entry-level contract with Blackhawks - The Athletic (nytimes.com)

We all know how good pre-season predictions tend to be for NHL rankings and the Wings-Sabers-Caps-Tampa-Devils-Sens could all suck; while the Habs could have a relatively empty sick-bay, be bit better in own end and top nine offense is better and be picking middle of 1st round.

Dont know if Reinbacher will be PP#2 QB or not, but adding Demidov & Hutson shouldnt hurt the PP one bit. Cant remember when last year they had a solid PP, for last few years it has been hard to even watch it at times, just so dysfunctional it seems.

Without knowing what trades Habs will make in next month, who knows where may finish?

Demidov shift video for 1 game Ivan Demidov Epic Game Scores a Beauty Series Winner in OT/Hattrick (3G/1A) Game 3 Highlight 3-26-24 (youtube.com)

Pretty impressive NCAA offense.

Sure, just hope has healthy summer training, last year he dropped 8lbs so assume he upped his diet/fitness and likely helped him have great 2nd half of year. Now, if he can come out of the gates scoring this fall, that would be sweet.