With the 2022 NHL Draft rapidly approaching, the Eyes On The Prize crew most involved in watching prospects — myself, European correspondent Patrik Bexell, editor Matt Drake, Deputy Managing Editor Jared Book, and writer Anton Rasegård — got together on the Habsent Minded podcast to discuss who the Montreal Canadiens would or should be taking in the first round.
The Habs have 13 picks beyond first overall to mull over. With the 2022 NHL Draft being held in Montreal, and with the placement of their first three rounds of picks, it’s more likely than ever that the Habs will try to gather some local talent to develop.