The NHL has gone through a lot transition in the last decade. Besides relying on younger players sooner rather than later, there’s also a new method to how teams have been drafting. Ten years ago, the biggest player would be the apple of any organization’s eye, but now speed and skill are the top priority. And luckily for the Montreal Canadiens, there were a lot of names available who fit that archetype.
For the first time since the 2003 NHL Entry Draft, the Habs walked away with 11 new players. Each of them has been praised for their skating and offensive skill in scouting reports.