Since being taken 87th overall in 2017, Cale Fleury has risen up the Montreal Canadiens’ depth chart—and our own Top 25 Under 25.
The 22 year old made positive steps despite the pandemic wrecking much of the 2019-20 NHL and AHL seasons, gaining big-league minutes while also making an impact at the minor league level.
Fleury impressed enough to start with the Canadiens on opening night last October. They kept him around for 41 games, but not because of his knack for scoring. He scored one goal — his lone point — with the big club against the New Jersey Devils that saw him use his puck-handling skills.