The pre-season rookie showcase is a great way for fans and coaches alike to see what the franchise prospect pool can do in competitive game situations. It is also an incredibly narrow sample to judge a prospect on, but in the same vein a strong showing can help propel them into a spot they might not have been considered for previously. The Montreal Canadiens prospects are no different in that respect, and had a chance to show their stuff against the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs prospects.
Fans had players that they wanted to focus on, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Canadiens’ front office was using this to see what sort of quality they have joining their pro ranks this year.