Montreal Canadiens: Expectations on 4 prospects ahead of 2022-23

Montreal Canadiens prospect Jordan Harris is aiming to create some buzz around him.

Jordan Harris got into ten games last year and looked pretty good for the most part, notching his first career goal in the Montreal Canadiens’ final game of the season. Overall there was a lot to like about his game last year, but it was a short sample size.

I think Harris could use a little time in the AHL to polish his game, and I get the sense Kent Hughes and his team feel the same way; more on that later.

Harris likely will not garner any attention from Calder voters this year, nor is he likely to put up many points, but he should still get opportunities to impress. Harris plays a solid but quiet game, likely projecting as a second or third-pairing guy in the NHL. He isn’t going to put up a ton of points or dish out too many big hits, but when he’s at his best, he is rock solid.

The question is, how many NHL games will he play this year? Something tells me it’ll be less than fans might want, as Kent Hughes and company seem to be taking the patient approach. He will get his opportunities, but the ice-time at the NHL level just might not be there for him right now.

Still, if Harris can get into 30+ games this year and show signs of his potential, that is a massive win for him and Habs fans alike.