Staying away from smaller, skilled forwards at the draft is a common trend throughout the NHL; a movement the Montreal Canadiens have elected to ignore year after year. While many fans are totally against the plethora of "small players" selected by the organization over the past decade, it’s important to comprehend that they have had a solid run at the draft since Trevor Timmins took over.
It’s apparent that the Habs believe in rolling the dice on players with speed and skill over size and strength. Prospect Daniel Audette is a prime example of how it could be what separates them from the opposition in the future.