The Alex Galchenyuk era with the Montreal Canadiens was a draining one. Galchenyuk was selected third overall in 2012 after having an injured season in Sarnia that saw him put up an incredible total of 27 goals and 34 assists for 61 points in 33 games. He was meant to be the beginning of an upcoming age within the organization, and that feeling grew even stronger after making the team out of camp for the lockout-shortened season.
But like all drafted centres, Galchenyuk had to answer the question as to whether he could do it in the NHL.