Many Montreal Canadiens fans were left feeling confused when Kent Hughes opted to select David Reinbacher at fifth overall, while names like Matvei Michkov, Ryan Leonard and Zach Benson were available.
Many felt that passing up on a potential franchise-level, elite talent like Michkov was a big mistake. Hughes, however, stated that David Reinbacher’s don’t come easy, and he has confidence in the young talents of Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Kirby Dach and co.
Having said that, while some may agree or disagree, I am excited about two things.