Most Montreal Canadiens fans know by now the name of Jayden Struble. He was one of the highly touted picks of the Marc Bergevin tenure. Cited as a Greek god by the old regime, Struble was one of the best performers at the 2019 NHL Scouting Combine prospects evaluation, finishing first in five of 18 fitness tests, and as such showing some elite athleticism that warranted his selection at 46th at the time.
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The last three years haven’t been easy for him. Quite a few injuries slowed his development.