As is the tradition for recent Marc Bergevin teams, the Montreal Canadiens had a high turnover rate and the Habs have a different look this year.
From the start of last season to the start of this one, pretty much every line has a drastically different look, and that leads to breakout candidates.
Now, there are the ones that are expected to make a bigger impact this season. Cole Caufield proved he could hang with the biggest of boys in the Stanley Cup Finals and has high hopes for his rookie season; Nick Suzuki will be asked to step up as the true number 1 centre this season; the entire top four on the defense will have to step up in the absence of captain Shea Weber.
But there are some candidates that seem a bit under the radar to have a breakout season. Players that have been here for a while, or more forgotten signings might get lost in the shuffle of the bigger signings like Mike Hoffman and the David Savard
But the new combinations might bring back something special in returning players or bring out the best in them.
Let’s take a look at there players who could have their best season in a while because of the new circumstances they find themselves in this season.