The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2019 NHL Draft with ten draft picks, including a pair of second rounders and the 15th overall selection. Who will they select?
The Montreal Canadiens just missed the postseason, and therefore will have to wait until the 15th pick before they head to the podium. They also have added a second round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets as part of the Max Pacioretty trade with the Vegas Golden Knights. They could add another impact player with the selection to add to Tomas Tatar and Nick Suzuki.
A couple more trades that brought in depth picks bring the Habs total pick count to ten. One pick in each round except for the fifth round where they will make three selections. Trevor Timmins likes to save his best picks for the fifth round or later, so keep a close eye on day two of the draft as well.
Last year’s draft saw the Canadiens restock the prospect cupboards by taking Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Jesse Ylonen and Alexander Romanov in the first two rounds. Two years ago, Ryan Poehling, Josh Brook and Joni Ikonen were taken in the opening pair of rounds.
Will they Habs be able to make a similar splash at this year’s event? Let’s take a look at who could be available for them at every pick and would be a great fit for the organization.