The Montreal Canadiens just barely missed the NHL Playoffs. They were in the dreaded position of being the best team in the league that did not qualify for the postseason. That means they don’t have a chance to win the Stanley Cup, but they still have to wait a while before making a pick at the NHL Draft.
The draft this year is going to offer at least the first 15 teams a chance to grab an excellent prospect. The Canadiens won’t be getting a player who can provide an immediate impact like Jack Hughes or Kaapo Kakko.