If there’s one thing that can almost certainly guarantee future success in the NHL, it’s drafting and developing prospects properly. That can not only rebuild a team, but create sustained success down the road.
For the Montreal Canadiens, they are entering a phase where they need their young assets from previous drafts to begin making an impact. Those young talents can replace older players who may be shipped out for more future assets in hopes of getting that sustainable cycle going.
While both Ryan Poehling and Jesperi Kotkaniemi are likely a year or two away from trying to crack the NHL lineup, a trio of players drafted under Marc Bergevin’s tenure are in prime position to do just that.