The 2021 NHL Draft was a strange one. To begin with, we had heard that there wasn’t this top-tier talent we’ve seen in years past. Add on the uncertain status surrounding many a prospect due to the COVID-19 restrictions and the lack of play time it meant.
When the Montreal Canadiens went up to the podium in the first round, at least I was expecting a forward to be selected. Due to the scarcity of quality defensive prospects and players like Carson Lambos and Corson Ceulemans having been taken just picks earlier, it seemed like a good opportunity to pounce on a Logan Stankoven or a Francesco Pinelli; both expected first-rounders who were yet to be chosen.