With the top defensive positions taken up by talented players, we look at some depth players to shore up the left side.
The Montreal Canadiens are approaching free agency with their defence corps mostly set. On the right, P.K. Subban will play major minutes on the top pairing. Jeff Petry, who opted to forgo the free agency process to stay with the Canadiens, will be a more-than-capable second-pairing defender. The right side of the third pairing should also be quite solid, whether that spot is occupied by veteran Tom Gilbert or sophomore Greg Pateryn.