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Several reports indicate that the Canadiens will make a disappointing draft pick


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Guillaume Bergeron
June 18, 2024  (7:37 PM)
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The Canadiens once again hold the 5th overall pick in the first round this year. After selecting a defenseman last year, will another defenseman be chosen?

Despite much talk about forwards Cayden Lindstrom, Ivan Demidov, and Tij Iginla, the Habs could very well opt for a defenseman at 5th overall, according to various reports.
Names like Artyum Levshunov, Sam Dickinson, Zayne Parekh, and Anton Silayev have been frequently mentioned in discussions, especially in recent days.
Mathias Brunet discussed this in his recent column in La Presse. The journalist emphasizes that NHL teams, including the Canadiens this year, should prioritize drafting the best available player rather than focusing solely on team needs.
We can already imagine the reaction of many Canadiens fans if the organization dares to draft a left-handed defenseman at the fifth overall pick. For them, it would be seen as a waste since Montreal already has left defensemen: Mike Matheson, Kaiden Guhle, Lane Hutson, Arber Xhekaj, Jordan Harris, Jayden Struble, Adam Engström...

However, Matheson's contract expires in two years, Guhle needs to avoid injuries, and the others have not yet proven themselves indisputably in a top 4 role.

It would be great if at 5th overall, the Canadiens can land a strong and talented forward, the profile sought by Kent Hughes, but should they draft a forward at all costs if the desired player isn't available?

-Mathias Brunet in his column Rondelle libre

The explanation is intriguing. So, if the Canadiens select a defenseman, would you be happy?
Source: La Presse
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