The Montreal Canadiens can now prepare knowing they will be drafting 5th in the first round of the upcoming NHL draft.
According to several observers and Kent Hughes' statements in the press conference after the lottery, the Canadiens aim to target a forward with this 5th overall pick.
You also know that the organization has heavily invested in defense in recent years. We're talking about Cayden Lindstrom, Tij Iginla, but there are other contenders to watch out for.
According to what Marc-Antoine Godin and Arpon Basu shared in their podcast, the Canadiens are very interested in winger Beckett Sennecke. He's an imposing offensive player with good skills near the net.
He is currently in the OHL finals with the Oshawa Generals. Beckett Sennecke has the potential to go in the top 10, but possibly at 5th with the Canadiens. It's something to keep a close eye on.
"People need to consider this possibility. It's possible, especially when you consider the type of player the Canadiens like." - Arpon Basu
