Each week we take an in-depth look at young members of the organization while providing an overview of Montreal Canadiens prospects playing at the Junior (OHL, WHL), and collegiate (NCAA) level.
For those who haven’t heard, the Northeastern Huskies defenceman will stay with his NCAA team for his senior year. At first glance, this move is surprising, as Harris forgoes an extra year of professional hockey salary, one that could have acted as a springboard to a considerable pay increase in the NHL in a not-so-distant future.
The defenceman’s playing style, his attention to detail, and relative abilities with the puck gave us many reasons for optimism.